The OSH Act covers most private sector employers and their employees in the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and other U.S. territories. Coverage is provided either directly by the Federal OSHA or by an OSHA-approved state job safety and health plan.
Who is excluded from the OSH Act?
Not Covered under the OSH Act • The self-employed; • Immediate family members of farm employers; and • Workplace hazards regulated by another federal agency (for example, the Mine Safety and Health Administration, the Department of Energy, or the Coast Guard).
Can OSHA inspect military?
OSHA is permitted to conduct unannounced inspections of military facilities, such as U.S. Coast Guard facilities, where civilian employees work on activities that are not uniquely military with equipment, operations and systems that are not uniquely military.
What violations are most commonly cited by OSHA?
NSC: OSHA’s Top 10 Most Cited Violations
- Scaffolding, General – 9,093 violations.
- Fall Protection – 6,771 violations.
- Hazard Communication – 6,378 violations.
- Respiratory Protection – 3,803 violations.
- Lockout/Tagout – 3,321 violations.
- Electrical, Wiring – 3,079 violations.
- Ladders – 3,072 violations.
What is the importance of the Occupational Safety and Health Act?
With the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, Congress created the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to ensure safe and healthful working conditions for workers by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance.
