OSHA TRAINING IN VERMONT

Vermont OSHA: State Plan Overview

Vermont operates an OSHA-approved State Plan, which is designed to ensure safe and healthy working conditions for all employees across the state.

Who is Covered?

Vermont’s State Plan applies to:

• State government employees

• Local government employees

• Private sector workers

This comprehensive coverage ensures that both public and private sector workplaces are held to safety and health standards that are at least as effective as federal OSHA requirements.

Enforcement and Oversight

The Vermont Occupational Safety and Health Administration (VOSHA), a division of the Vermont Department of Labor, is responsible for:

• Conducting inspections

• Issuing citations and fines for violations

• Handling worker complaints and safety inquiries

• Promoting compliance through outreach and education

VOSHA enforces both federal OSHA standards and state-specific rules that address unique workplace hazards in Vermont.