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Federal State PlansConnecticut. Connecticut operates an OSHA-approved State Plan covering only state and local government workers.Illinois. Illinois operates an OSHA-approved State Plan covering only state and local government workers.Maine.New Jersey.New York.Virgin Islands.Alaska.Arizona.More items...
Under the OSH law, employers have a responsibility to provide a safe workplace. This is a short summary of key employer responsibilities: Provide a workplace free from serious recognized hazards and comply with standards, rules and regulations issued under the OSH Act.
OSHA covers most private sector employers and workers in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the other United States (U.S.) jurisdictions either directly through OSHA or through an OSHA-approved State Plan.
If you spot something you think might be hazardous in your workplace, report it to your employer and safety rep straight away. Your employer should then decide what harm the hazard could cause and take action to eliminate, prevent or reduce that harm.
Rhode Island has adopted the federal OSHA safety and health standards by reference for public sector employers, and has adopted public sector rules for hazard communication that are stricter than federal rules. See the state sections HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD and MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET for more information.
The host employer holds the primary responsibility for providing site-specific hazard communication information and training on chemical hazards in the workplace to temporary employees since it uses or produces the hazardous chemicals and creates and controls the work process.
Business owners and employers are legally responsible for health and safety management. This means they need to make sure that employees, and anyone who visits their premises, are protected from anything that may cause harm, and control any risks to injury or health that could arise in the workplace.
The Cal/OSHA Consultation Service at 1-800-963- 9424 or the Hazard Evaluation System & Information Service (HESIS) of the California Department of Public Health 510- 622-4317 (English) can be called if there is a specific question or additional information is needed on an SDS.
The following are selected OSHA requirements that apply to many general industry employers.Hazard Communication Standard.Emergency Action Plan Standard.Fire Safety.Exit Routes.Walking/Working Surfaces.Medical and First Aid.
How to File a Safety and Health ComplaintOnline - Use the Online Complaint Form.Fax/Mail/Email - Complete the OSHA Complaint Form En Espanol, or Send a Letter Describing Your Complaint.Telephone - Call Your Local OSHA Office or 800-321-6742 (OSHA)In Person - Visit Your Local OSHA Office.More items...