Ohio Electrical Safety laws & safety compliance analysis

Ohio Electrical Safety: What you need to know

Ohio does not have a federally approved occupational safety and health regulatory program. Consequently, federal occupational safety and health standards govern private sector workplaces in the state.

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The state has adopted by reference the federal safety and health standards for electrical safety in public sector (state and local government) workplaces (Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) 4167-3-01 and OAC 4167-3-04.2), in general industry and construction.

The U.S. Department of Labor/Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) administers and enforces federal workplace safety and health requirements in private sector workplaces. The Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation/Division of Safety and Hygiene Services administers safety and health rules for public sector workplaces.

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Ohio Electrical Safety Resources

Type	Title
Checklists	Electrical Safety-Related Work Practices Audit Checklist for Employers
Forms	Energized Electrical Work Permit
Handouts	Stay Current on Electrical Hazards [7-Minute Safety Trainer] - Spanish
Policies	Electrically Safe Work Condition
Posters	Made Any Shocking Discoveries Lately? (PDF)
PowerPoints	Electrical Safety: Unqualified Person
White Papers	Workers who know their electrical safety basics are less likely to be shocked

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