OSHA TRAINING IN UTAH

Utah OSHA: State Plan Overview

Under the authority of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act), individual U.S. states are permitted to develop and enforce their own occupational safety and health programs, provided they are “at least as effective” as federal OSHA standards.

Utah’s Official State Plan

Utah operates its own Official State Plan, approved by federal OSHA, which is administered by the Utah Occupational Safety and Health (UOSH) division. This plan covers:

• Most private sector workers

• State and local government employees

While Utah adopts many federal OSHA regulations, it also enforces state-specific standards tailored to local industries and working conditions.

Key Points About Utah OSHA

• Enforced through the Utah Labor Commission

• Covers construction, general industry, agriculture, and public sector workplaces

• State plan includes training, inspections, compliance assistance, and enforcement programs

Utah’s OSHA-approved plan helps ensure that workers throughout the state are protected by both federal-level safety protocols and local adaptations specific to Utah’s workforce and industries.