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Each state manages ergonomics differently. Use the chart below to determine if additional requirements apply to your operations.
Federal regulatory citation
- 29 USC 654 — Duties of employers and employees (including Pub. L. 91–596 “OSH Act of 1970” §5(a)(1), the “General Duty Clause”)
State comparison
State
Adherence to federal regulations
State regulatory citation
State-specific requirements
California
Operates an OSHA-approved State Plan above and beyond federal regulation
Extensive. View state
Hawaii
Incorporated by reference with modification
State contains own Generaly Duty Clause. View state
Indiana
Incorporated by reference with modification
State contains own General Duty Clause. View state
Kentucky
Incorporated by reference. Adds further requirements.
State contains own General Duty Clause. View state
Michigan
Operates an OSHA-approved State Plan above and beyond federal regulation
State contains own General Duty Clause. View state
Minnesota
Incorporated by reference with modification
State contains own General Duty Clause. View state
New Jersey
Incorporated by reference for public sector employees.
Follows federal for private sector employees
None. View federal
New Mexico
Incorporated by reference with modification
State contains own General Duty Clause. View state
New York
Incorporated by reference for public sector employees.
Follows federal for private sector employees
None. View federal
North Carolina
Incorporated by reference with modification
State contains own General Duty Clause. View state
Oregon
Operates an OSHA-approved State Plan above and beyond federal regulation
Additional requirement. View state
South Carolina
Incorporated by reference with modification
State contains own General Duty Clause. View state
Utah
Incorporated by reference with modification
34A-6-201
State contains own General Duty Clause. View state
Washington
Operates an OSHA-approved State Plan above and beyond federal regulation
State contains own General Duty Clause. View state