If a State Plan’s standards are deemed as effective as Federal OSHA standards, they become enforceable regulations for both employers and employees under Federal OSHA jurisdiction. Arizona’s State Plan covers certain private sector businesses as well as all public employees.
While Federal OSHA standards generally form the foundation for State Plans, Arizona has established its own specific occupational health and safety standards for certain industries, including:
General Industry
Hand and Portable Powered Tools
Commercial Driving Operations
Construction Industry
Fall Protection
Compressed Gas and Air (General) and Air Receivers
Equipment
Enforcement Programs
Agriculture
Field Sanitation
It’s important to note that even with a State Plan, some workers and businesses remain under Federal OSHA jurisdiction. These include:
Federal employment
U.S. Postal Service and private contractors operating USPS facilities
Private maritime companies
Contractors/subcontractors working on federally owned sites
Copper smelters in private companies
Concrete and asphalt batch plants tied to mining operations
Indian reservations
Aircraft cabin crew and their working conditions aboard operating aircraft
Any hazards, industries, areas, operations, or facilities not covered by the State Plan
Additionally, while OSHA mandates compliance with certain safety standards, it does not require OSHA training itself. However, OSHA strongly recommends employees complete OSHA 10-Hour and 30-Hour Construction training programs, as they cover essential safety topics relevant across various levels of construction work.
