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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.
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What is the difference between county health dept inspections and OSHA?
OSHA is a federal agency and has juristiction over county health departments.
Does Georgia have a state OSHA Program or does Federal OSHA apply in Georgia?
Federal OSHA has complete jurisdiction in Georgia, there is not Georgia State Plan.
Does Illinois have a state OSHA program or does Federal OSHA apply?
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.
Under what terms can states enforce their own OSHA 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.
Which Govt department enforces the standards set out in the Occupational Safety and Health Act?
Federal OSHA or, in states with a state OSHA program, state OSHA.
Is PA an OSHA state?
In the State of Pennsylvania, Federal OSHA exercised direct jurisdiction. In other words, Pennsylvania does not have an OSHA-approved State Plan.
How many federal agencies makeup OSHA as a whole?
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.
What federal department mandates the use of MSDS?
OSHA
Is it true or false OSHA regulations affect employers and employees under federal government authority?
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.
Is Illinois an osha state?
Yes, Illinois is an OSHA state, but it also has its own state plan, the Illinois Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Illinois OSHA), which operates under the federal OSHA framework. This means that Illinois has its own regulations and enforcement mechanisms for workplace safety that may differ from federal standards. Employers in Illinois are subject to both state and federal safety regulations.
What is the difference between miosha and osha?
OSHA- the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, is a Federal agency. However, 26 states operate their OWN Safety & Health programs. In Virginia it is VOSH, in Washington State it is WISHA, and in Michigan, MIOSH. Do not confuse this with MSHA- the Mine Safety and Health Administration. THAT is the Federal agency that administers safety & health standards for MINING operations- which OSHA does not. MIOSH is also termed as MIOSHA for that state.
Who in part covers the health and safety of federal and state employees?
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.
