North Carolina incorporates the federal regulations by reference. Federal OSHA does not currently require a written safety and health plan. However, OSHA’s General Duty Clause requires employers to provide a safe and healthy workplace, free from recognized hazards. Click the link below to view the federal requirements.
Safety and health program
Citations
Federal: Section 5(a)(1) of the OSH Act
North Carolina offers guidance for those who wish to develop and implement a safety and health program. However, one is not mandatory. The guidance comes in the form of a sample program.
State: Example Programs
- Construction Safety and Health Policy
- Construction Safety Inspection Checklists
- General Industry Safety and Health Policy
- General Industry Safety Inspection Checklists