U.S. Laws and Regulations related to Occupational Health and Safety
- The Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) ActFull text of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, the most significant law that enforces OSH rights.
- US Department of Labor: Occupational Safety and Health Employment Law GuideUS Department of Labor's guide to the OSH Act, who it covers, and other important information.
- OSHA Law and RegulationsThis page contains links to all current OSHA standards, provides information on the rulemaking process used to develop workplace health and safety standards, and includes links to all Federal Register notices that are currently open for comment. This page also provides links to the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSH Act) and other relevant laws.
- Workplace Safety (Legal Information institute)Overview of U.S. safety and health law, with links to major federal and state laws and judicial decisions.
- Youth Worker Safety and HealthA portal to U.S. laws that include provisions on young worker health safety, including the Fair Labor Standards Act.
State Occupational Safety and Health Law
- State Occupational Safety and Health PlansThe 1970 OSHA law encourages States to develop and operate their own job safety and health programs. OSHA approves and monitors State plans. You can read more about the state plan process and link to the plans of specific states on this DOL webpage.
OSH Law Books
Occupational Safety and Health Law by Call Number: KF3567.19 .O23 2006 - STACKS - SMLR LibraryISBN: 0314951814Publication Date: 2006
OSHA Standards for General Industry by Call Number: KF3567.19 .O84 2007 - STACKS - SMLR LibraryISBN: 0808016210Publication Date: 2007-02-01This book contains recent amendments, important additions, and other changes to the OSHA standards effective 2007.