Occupational Safety & Health

Full text of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, the most significant law that enforces OSH rights.

US Department of Labor's guide to the OSH Act, who it covers, and other important information.

This 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.

Overview of U.S. safety and health law, with links to major federal and state laws and judicial decisions.

A portal to U.S. laws that include provisions on young worker health safety, including the Fair Labor Standards Act.

The 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.