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. These States cover most private sector workers and are also required to extend their coverage to public sector (state and local government) workers in the state. State plans have standards which are identical to or "at least as effective as" Federal OSHA standards.

• Research and Education Unit: Workplace Security Publications
  • Guidelines for Security & Safety of Health Care and Community Service Workers
  • Guidelines for Workplace Security
  • Model Injury & Illness Prevention Program for Workplace Security
• Fact Sheet, Reducing Workplace Risks for Anthrax Exposures to Mail Handlers [PDF - 133 KB]

Oregon

• Expecting the Unexpected: What to Consider in Planning for Workplace Emergencies [PDF - 1 MB]
• Oregon OSHA website links to sites containing info on bioterrorism

Other

State Emergency Response Agencies

OSHA’s Emergency Preparedness and Response Page

Examples of State OSH Plan Innovations

Highlights of innovative programs implemented by the State Plans to promote worker safety and health, as described in  "Grassroots Worker Protection", the Annual Report of the Occupational Safety and Health State Plan Association (OSHSPA):

• Electronic Access to Information
• Partnerships
• Plain Language Standards
• Employer Awards
• Financial Incentives
• Strategic and Performance Planning

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