Oklahoma § 40-404 - Removal or damage of safeguards - Failure to obey safety
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 40-404 — Removal or damage of safeguards - Failure to obey safety, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40-404. Removal or damage of safeguards - Failure to obey safety
orders.
No employee shall willfully remove, displace, damage, destroy or
carry off any safety device or safeguard furnished or provided for
use in any employment or place of employment, or interfere in any
way with the use thereof by any other person. No employee or agent
of employees shall interfere with the use of any method or process
adopted for the protection of any employee in such employment or
place of employment, or of any other person lawfully within such
place of employment, or fail to follow and obey orders necessary to
protect the life, health and safety of such employees and any other
person lawfully within such place of employment.
Laws 1970, c. 287, § 4, operative July 1, 1970.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 40-404
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 40-404 cover?
Section 40-404 ("Removal or damage of safeguards - Failure to obey safety") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Oklahoma § 40-404?
A common citation format is "Oklahoma Statutes § 40-404" (Oklahoma). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Oklahoma official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Oklahoma attorney.
How does Oklahoma § 40-404 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Oklahoma can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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