Missouri employers are covered by the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act) that addresses workplace safety and health issues. Missouri does not have a state equivalent to the OSH Act, but other states do. Therefore, if a Missouri employer operates outside Missouri, it may be subject to other states’ programs regarding workplace safety.
The federal OSH Act provides the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) with the authority to police the Act through inspections of workplaces and other forms of investigation. OSHA has the authority to promulgate rules, standards and regulations governing workplace safety and health.
This topic addresses the OSH Act’s coverage of employers and employees and also outlines an employer’s basic responsibilities under the Act. The topic also discusses specific standards, inspections, violations, penalties and possible employer defenses under the Act.
The OSH Act has extremely broad coverage of nearly all private-sector employers and their employees. Certain employers, however, are exempt from coverage.
The OSH Act extends coverage to nearly all private-sector employers. This includes employers across various fields and industries. Religious employers are covered...
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