Kentucky has adopted by reference the federal workplace safety and health rules for material handling (803 KAR 2:313 in general industry and 803 KAR 2:413 in construction). Material-handling activities include the use of cranes, derricks, helicopters, slings, and powered industrial trucks (e.g., forklifts).
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Download NowKentucky has its own federally approved occupational safety and health regulatory program. The Kentucky Labor Cabinet, Kentucky Occupational Safety and Health Program (KyOSH) governs both public and private sector workplaces, except for the Tennessee Valley Authority and federal facilities.