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State Occupational Safety and Health Plans Section 18 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (the Act) encourages States to develop and operate their own job safety and health programs. OSHA approves and monitors State plans. Frequently asked questions related to State OSH Plans include: What is a State OSH Program? How does a State establish its own program? Additional Information about State OSH Plans: State Plan Directory: List of addresses and phone numbers for States with OSHA-approved State Plans. OSHSPA: Occupational Safety and Health State Plan Association - the organization of officials in the 26 States that operate OSHA-approved State Plans. "Grassroots Worker Protection - How State Programs Help to Ensure Safe and Healthful Workplaces" - OSHSPA's Annual Report Quick Links The following states have approved State Plans: Alaska Arizona California Connecticut Hawaii Indiana Iowa Kentucky Maryland Michigan Minnesota Nevada New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina Oregon Puerto Rico South Carolina Tennessee Utah Vermont Virgin Islands Virginia Washington Wyoming NOTE: The Connecticut, New Jersey, New York and Virgin Islands plans cover public sector (State & local government) employment only. State Plan Emergency Preparedness/Homeland Security Initiatives and Guidance Materials: Many of the OSHA-approved state plans have implemented or assisted in the development of emergency preparedness and/or homeland security related initiatives and guidance materials. Examples of State OSH Plan Innovations: Highlights of innovative programs implemented by the State Plans to promote worker safety and health, as described in the OSHSPA Grassroots Report. State Plan Safety and Health Standards: Examples of unique State standards and links to State standards where available on the Internet. State Plan Publications and Training Materials: Links to examples of State outreach and training materials. State and Local Government Worker Page: Information about safety and health coverage of employees of state and local governments. Agency Policies and Directives: OSHA memoranda and directives related to State Plans. Directorate of Cooperative and State Programs: This OSHA directorate includes the Office of State Programs, which coordinates the Agency's activities with the State Plans.		Compliance Assistance Consultation eTools Grants Hispanic Workers and Employers Posters Recordkeeping Training Laws & Regulations Standards Interpretations Federal Registers Directives Dockets & E-Comments Cooperative Programs Alliances SHARP Strategic Partnerships VPP State Programs Newsroom News Releases Publications Speeches Testimonies Safety/Health Topics Biological Agents Construction Emergency Preparedness Ergonomics Hazard Communication Maritime   More... Statistics Inspection Data SIC/NAICS Search International
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