Do all states have an OSHA-approved state plan?

State Plans are OSHA-approved workplace safety and health programs operated by individual states or U.S. territories. There are currently 22 State Plans covering both private sector and state and local government workers, and there are six State Plans covering only state and local government workers.

Does OSHA overrule state law?

Federal OSHA has no jurisdiction over State, municipal, or volunteer fire departments.

Do OSHA laws vary by state?

Most State Plans have adopted Federal OSHA regulations and standards verbatim. States such as California, Michigan, Oregon and Washington have State Plans that differ significantly from Federal OSHA. Employers must comply with the regulations and standards of only the State Plan if there is one that applies to them.

Does Texas have a state OSHA?

Texas OSHA : What you need to know Texas is not a “state-plan” state; that is, it does not have its own occupational safety and health regulatory program. The federal rules govern workplace safety and health in private sector workplaces (private businesses and nonprofit organizations).

Does state OSHA supersede federal OSHA?

Employers are required only to comply with the state-run program. If they are in a state that falls under federal OSHA’s jurisdiction, then they must comply with all federal regulations. A state can adopt more stringent regulations than those required by federal OSHA if desired.

What is the difference between states that have OSHA plans and those that do not?

Aside from differences in the scope and specifity of the regulations, State Plans and Federal OSHA differ in a few other ways: State Plans tend to be more responsive to local needs than Federal OSHA. Federal OSHA does not cover public sector employees, while all 27 State Plans do.

Where there is no specific OSHA standard?

Sometimes there is a hazard, but OSHA has no specific rule or standard dealing with it. Under the General Duty Clause, the employer has an obligation to protect workers from serious and recognized workplace hazards even where there is no standard.

What is the difference between OSHA and state plan states?

General Differences Between State Plans and Federal OSHA State Plans tend to be more responsive to local needs than Federal OSHA. Federal OSHA does not cover public sector employees, while all 27 State Plans do.

Is Florida an OSHA state?

Currently, Florida is under federal OSHA jurisdiction, but state and local government workers are not covered by federal OSHA, according to the agency.

Is Colorado an OSHA state?

Colorado OSHA : What you need to know Colorado is not a “state-plan” state; that is, it does not have a federally approved occupational safety and health program. For information on the federal requirements, see the national sections HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD, SAFETY DATA SHEET, and OSHA.