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The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is the standard used by Federal statistical agencies in classifying business establishments for the purpose of collecting, analyzing, and publishing statistical data related to the U.S. business economy. NAICS was developed under the auspices of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and adopted in 1997 to replace the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) system. It was developed jointly by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico to allow for a high level of comparability in business statistics among the North American countries.
NAICS can apply to any business establishment in North America. Each establishment will have a NAICS code based on the primary business activity.
While OSHA does not have a specific requirement for NAICS codes, the Agency does use the codes for various purposes. Employers should: