Chair
Douglas J. Kalinowski
Michigan
Department of Labor & Economic Growth
Michigan Occupational Safety & Health Administration
P.O. Box 30643
Lansing, MI 48909
517.322.1814 Phone
517.322.1775 Fax
Vice Chair
Stephen Cant
Washington
Department of Labor and Industries
WISHA Services Division
P.O. Box 44600
Olympia, WA 98504
360.902.5430 Phone
360.902.5529 Fax
Past Chair
Peter DeLuca
Oregon
Department of Consumer and Business Services
350 Winter Street, NE
Room 430
Salem, OR 97301
503.378.3272 Phone
503.947.7461 |
August 24, 2004
The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 established OSHA at the federal level, and provided
that states may elect to run their own occupational safety and health programs as long as those
programs are at least as effective as federal OSHA. Under the approval of OSHA, twenty-six states
and territories operate State Plans; twenty-two of which cover both private and public sector
employment while three states and one territory only cover public sector employment.
The Occupational Safety and Health State Plan Association (OSHSPA) is an association comprised of
states and U.S. territories that run their own occupational safety and health programs. The OSHSPA
State Plan States share the common goal: a safe and healthful workplace for every worker through
prevention of injuries, illnesses, and fatalities on the job.
The states and territories have frequently led the way in developing innovative approaches to
making America's workplaces safer and healthier. Through a combination of targeted enforcement and
outreach services, State Plan States are helping employers realize that protecting their workers
is a sound business decision.
In this report, we describe the innovative approaches to creative partnerships, outreach and
education, voluntary compliance, inspection targeting, and settlement agreements that have been
developed by the states. Two sections have been added in this publication - Emergency Preparedness
and Customer Service. They highlight some of the original approaches OSHSPA members are taking to
address these important areas.
OSHSPA members and federal OSHA will continue to work together to "Make a Difference" in the
safety and health for this nation's workers.
Sincerely,
Douglas J. Kalinowski
OSHSPA Chair |
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