• Rules.Connecticut has a federally approved occupational safety and health regulatory program for public sector (state and municipal government offices and operations) employers only. Private sector (private businesses and nonprofit organizations) employers are regulated by the federal OSH Act.
• Administration and enforcement. The CT OSH Act has adopted the standards of the federal OSH Act in their entirety, but has included maximum penalty limits for violations in public sector workplaces that are, in some cases, less strict than federal penalties.
TABLE 1: VIOLATIONS OF SAFETY LAWS
TABLE 1: VIOLATIONS OF SAFETY LAWS| Prohibited Act | Penalties |
| OSHA: Violation of the OSH Act or failure to correct a violation | Civil: CGS 31-382:Up to $1,000 per day per violation |
| OSHA: Willful violation of employer duties listed at CGS 31-370 | Civil: CGS 31-382:Up to $10,000 per willful violation |
| OSHA: Willful violation that causes an employee's death; or falsifying documents or data | Criminal: CGS 31-382:Up to $10,000 and/or 6 months' imprisonment |
| OSHA: Intentionally trying to harm an OSHA representative | Criminal: CGS 31-382:Up to $10,000 and/or up to 1 year's imprisonment |
| OSHA: Trade secret or confidentiality violation | Criminal: CGS 31-382:Up to $1,000 and/or up to 1 year's imprisonment |
| OSHA: Giving advance notice of an inspection or obstructing an OSHA representative during an inspection | Criminal: CGS 31-382:Up to $1,000 and/or up to 6 months' imprisonment |
Connecticut has a federally approved occupational safety and health regulatory program for public sector (state and municipal government offices and operations) employers only. Private sector (private businesses and nonprofit organizations) ...
State Requirements
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| Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Checklists | Checklist: Do you have what it takes to argue your affirmative defense? |
| Forms | Notice of Alleged Health or Safety Hazards |
| Posters | Whistleblowers Are Protected (Cal/OSHA, PDF) |
| White Papers | Your guide to COVID-19 enforcement |