OSHA is one federal agency. It is not made up of other federal agencies. I does have sub-organizations within it, which are called Directorates, and Offices.
OSHA is one federal agency. It is not made up of other federal agencies. I does have sub-organizations within it, which are called Directorates, and Offices.
Except for the Postal Service, federal OSHA has no direct jurisdiction over government employers. Several Federal agencies have memoranda of understanding with OSHA that establish a process for inspections by OSHA, but not for fines. In addition, by Presidential Order, all military agencies must have an occupational safety and health program at least as effective as that of OSHA.
Beginning in 2005 federal agencies were required to maintain OSHA 300 logs and report the findings to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
In the United States, Federal OSHA does not cover government employees. They are specifically excluded under the OSHAct. Some Federal Government employees are covered by OSHA through a variety if interagency agreements that call for agencies to comply with OSHA standards, and sometimes to be inspected by OSHA, but do not generally allow for OSHA to cite or fine the agencies. The Postal Service is now covered by OSHA under a separate Act of Congress. State government employees in states that have Health and Safety programs approved by Federal OSHA are covered by their State OSHA program. There are about 23 such states. State government employees in the remaining states are not covered by Federal or State OSHA programs.
Federal OSHA does not cover:State an local government employees employees in states that do not have a State OSHA programMost federal employees, although many federal agencies require an equivalent level of safety from their own program
Federal OSHA is an agency in the US Department of Labor that is responsible for issuing workplace safety and health standards, and for inspecting covered workplaces to confirm compliance. Federal OSHA regulations apply to private sector employers of employees, and by Executive Order to some agencies of the Federal Government. They do not apply to State or local governments and most Federal government agencies, except in so far as those agencies decide on their own to use them. By a recent Act of Congress, Federal OSHA regulations now also apply to Congressional workplaces. Indiana OSHA is a state agency authorized by OSHA to operate an occupational safety and health regulatory process within the state of Indiana. Their regulations must be at least as effective as those of Federal OSHA, but they may be more effective. As a condition of being permitted to operate this process in Indiana in place of the Federal organization, Indiana OSHA is required to cover public sector employment as well as private sector. In return, Federal OSHA reimburses Indiana up to 90% of the cost of the state program.
A state can manage its own OSHA program if:The program applies to government employees of the state and its agencies, counties, cities, etc.,The standards are at least as stringent as the Federal OSHA Standards,The program is staffed at least as well as is Federal OSHA, andThe program has been reviewed and approved by Federal OSHA.
The OSHA Act is implemented within federal agencies through the establishment of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), which sets and enforces workplace safety standards. Each federal agency is responsible for developing its own safety and health programs that comply with OSHA regulations. Additionally, agencies must conduct regular inspections and provide training to ensure a safe working environment for their employees. Compliance is monitored through audits and reporting requirements to maintain accountability and improve safety practices.
Federal OSHA has complete jurisdiction in Georgia, there is not Georgia State Plan.
Illinois has a State OSHA program that covers state government employees (and those of county and city governments, etc.) only. Federal OSHA retains responsibility for private sector employees and for federal government employees.
The FRA is the main regulatory agency that oversees much of the railroad operating environment. Other government agencies, for instance OSHA, has some regulatory authority as well.
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