• Rules. Utah is a "state plan" state; that is, it has its own workplace safety plan approved by federal OSHA. Penalties for violations of standards are substantially similar to federal penalties, with additional minimum penalties for violations deemed serious and willful violations.
• Administration and enforcement. UOSH has full authority to administer and enforce the state's regulations and to conduct workplace inspections. UDOT administers and enforces the hazardous materials motor carrier regulations.
TABLE 1: VIOLATIONS OF SAFETY LAWS
TABLE 2: VIOLATIONS OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TRANSPORTATION LAWS
TABLE 1: VIOLATIONS OF SAFETY LAWS| Prohibited Act | Penalty |
| OSHA: Serious violation of workplace safety rules | Civil:UCA 34A-6-307:Minimum $250 penalty |
| OSHA: Willful violation of workplace safety rules | Civil:UCA 34A-6-307:Minimum $5,000 penalty |
| OSHA: Violation causes death of an employee, gives advance notice of inspection, or willfully gives false statement or documentation | Criminal:UCA 34A-6-307:A Class A misdemeanor |
| Prohibited Act | Penalty |
| Hazardous materials motor carriers: Violations of the Motor Carrier Safety Act | Administrative:UCA 72-9-303:Suspension, revocation, or refusal of registration |
| Hazardous materials motor carriers: Violation of the state Constitution, the Motor Carrier Safety Act, or UDOT rules | Civil:UCA 72-9-703:Up to $2,000 per day, per violation |
| Hazardous materials motor carriers: Violation of the Motor Carrier Safety Act, or aiding or abetting another person in a violation of the Motor Carrier Safety Act | Criminal:UCA 72-9-701:A Class B misdemeanor; a Class A misdemeanor for second or subsequent violations |
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 |