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State Occupational Safety and Health Plans |
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Section 18 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (the Act) encourages States to develop and operate
their own job safety and health programs. OSHA approves and monitors State plans.
Frequently asked questions related to State OSH Plans include:
- What is a State OSH Program?
- How does a State establish its own program?
Additional Information about State OSH Plans:
- State Job Safety and Health Programs Fact Sheet [PDF
- 21 KB]
- State Plan Directory: List of addresses and
phone numbers for States with OSHA-approved State Plans.
- OSHSPA: Occupational Safety and Health State Plan Association - the organization
of officials in the 26 States that operate OSHA-approved State Plans.
- State Plan Emergency Preparedness/Homeland Security Initiatives and Guidance Materials: Many of the OSHA-approved state plans have implemented or assisted in the development of emergency preparedness and/or homeland security related initiatives and guidance materials.
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Quick Links |
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The following states have approved State Plans: |
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NOTE: The Connecticut,
New Jersey, New York and Virgin Islands plans cover
public sector (State & local government) employment only. |
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What's New |
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State Standards and Directives |
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Accessibility Assistance: Contact the OSHA Directorate of Cooperative and State
Programs at 202-693-2244 for assistance accessing PDF materials. |
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