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OSHA Requirements in New York

State Plan (Public Only)

New York has a state plan for public sector workers only. Private sector covered by federal OSHA with strict construction safety laws.

Who enforces
New York state plan
Who is covered
Public Sector Only (State Plan)

What this means for your worksites

  • Public sector state plan
  • Construction safety laws
  • Healthcare emphasis
  • Financial sector

Major industries in New York

ConstructionHealthcareFinanceTransportation

Where to check

Requirements and penalty amounts change. Confirm the current position with the enforcing agency rather than relying on a summary.

OSHA state plans

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General guidance only, not legal advice. Jurisdiction and coverage are summarised from public OSHA information and can change. Verify against the enforcing agency for your worksite.