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Connecticut Department of Labor
200 Folly Brook Boulevard
Wethersfield, Connecticut 06109
Patricia H. Mayfield, Commissioner
(860) 263-6505
(860) 263-6529 FAX
Division of Occupational Safety
and Health
38 Wolcott Hill Road
Wethersfield, Connecticut 06109
Richard Palo, Program Director
(860) 263-6900
(860) 263-6940 FAX
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About the Connecticut State Plan
The State of Connecticut, under an agreement with OSHA,
operates an occupational safety and health program in accordance
with Section 18(b) of the Occupational Safety and health Act of
1970. The Connecticut State Plan was initially approved October 2,
1978, and was granted final State Plan approval on August 19, 1986.
The Connecticut Occupational Safety and Health Division (CONN-OSHA)
is part of the Connecticut Department of Labor. Connecticut OSHA is
currently headed by Mr. Richard Palo, Director. Connecticut OSHA is
located in Wethersfield, Connecticut.
Jurisdiction
The Connecticut State Plan applies to all public sector employers
other than the Federal government employees. Federal government
employees are covered by Federal OSHA, which also exercises
jurisdiction over most private sector employers in the State of
Connecticut.
See 29 CFR 1956.40(a).
Regulations and Standards
CONN-OSHA has adopted all Federal OSHA standards that would relate
to public sector employer operations. CONN-OSHA incorporates Federal
standards by reference. Therefore, the State and Federal standards
are identical. They relate to existing parts as follows:
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Federal Standard Number |
Connecticut Standard Number |
| 1910 |
31-372-101-1910 |
| 1915 |
31-372-102-1915 |
| 1916 |
31-372-103-1916 |
| 1917 |
31-372-104-1917 |
| 1918 |
31-372-105-1918 |
| 1919 |
31-372-106-1919 |
| 1926 |
31-372-107-1926 |
| 1928 |
31-372-108-1928 |
Enforcement Programs
Connecticut OSHA enforcement information is available at (860)
263-6900 or on the
Connecticut Department of Labor website.
Voluntary and Cooperative Programs
CONN-OSHA offers a number of voluntary and cooperative programs
focused on reducing injuries, illnesses, and fatalities. Connecticut
employers - both public and private - are invited to take advantage
of the on-site consultation program, SHARP, Alliances, and
Partnerships. More information on these programs is available at
these links:
Policies and Procedures
Connecticut OSHA Program Directives are available at the
Connecticut
Department of Labor website.
Informal Conferences and Appeals
The Connecticut Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission
hears and decides appeals of citations, including penalties and
abatement dates, issued by the enforcement unit of CONN-OSHA. For
more information contact (860) 263-6910.
Information about informal conferences can be accessed
Connecticut
Department of Labor website.
Other Resources
Connecticut OSHA offers a wide variety of compliance assistance
materials and services via its
public internet site.
Examples include:
- CONN-OSHA Quarterly publication
- Informatión en español
- Application for Health Facility Licenses
- Training and calendar of events
- Requesting on-site consultation
Disclaimer
OSHA makes every effort to ensure that the information on this page is accurate
and up to date, but changes in state law and procedures affecting the
information on this page are beyond OSHA's control. Contact state program staff
directly to verify important information.
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