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Does North Carolina follow federal OSHA?

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Does North Carolina follow federal OSHA?

North Carolina is an OSHA-approved State Plan that covers both private and state and local government workers. With certain exceptions, the N.C. Department of Labor adopts federal OSHA standards verbatim.

Are government employees covered by OSHA?

State and Local Government Workers Workers at state and local government agencies are not covered by Federal OSHA, but have OSH Act protections if they work in those states that have an OSHA-approved state program. Federal Government Workers OSHA’s protection applies to all federal agencies.

Does OSHA have jurisdiction in North Carolina?

Federal OSHA covers the issues not covered by the North Carolina State Plan.

How do I file an OSHA complaint in NC?

Contact the OSH Complaint Desk by phone at 919-779-8560 or 1-800-NC-LABOR (1-800-625-2267) (in-state only). Download the OSH complaint form in PDF format , complete it and then fax, email or mail it to the OSH Complaint Desk.

What OSHA region is North Carolina?

Region 4
Region 4 | Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

Does OSHA apply to local government?

Please be advised that Federal OSHA neither has regulations, nor jurisdiction, over State, municipal, or volunteer fire departments. Section (3)(5) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 specifically excludes Federal OSHA’s authority over employees of State and local government.

Do federal employees fall under OSHA?

The following types of workers may be covered by the OSH Act, but they aren’t covered by the OSHA: Federal government employees. State/local government employees. Self-employed workers.

Are local governments exempt from OSHA?

What are the types of OSHA violations?

There are six specific categories of OSHA violations, each of which carries either a recommended or a mandatory penalty.

  • De Minimis Violations.
  • Other-than-Serious Violations.
  • Serious Violations.
  • Willful Violations.
  • Repeated Violation.
  • Failure to Abate Prior Violation.

What is the difference between federal and state OSHA?

State OSHA exists when a state decides that its workplaces require additional clarification and regulation to ensure employee safety. Federal OSHA encourages states to run their own programs, but only about 50 percent of the states choose to do so. Employers are required only to comply with the state-run program.