Like Delaware, states without an official State Plan fall under federal OSHA jurisdiction. Most private-sector businesses in these states are required to comply with Federal OSHA Standards and Regulations. While states without a State Plan follow federal OSHA rules, certain industries within these states may be subject to additional or different standards.
Although OSHA does not mandate OSHA training for employees or employers operating in Delaware, workers may still be required to complete training on specific safety topics. These topics are typically covered in Delaware OSHA courses. OSHA also recommends that employees take the OSHA 10-Hour and OSHA 30-Hour Safety courses to gain a broad and detailed understanding of workplace safety.
In Delaware, the public sector must comply with the state’s Hazardous Chemical Information Act (HCIA), while the private sector follows federal OSHA laws and standards. The HCIA encourages both state and federal personnel to share information about chemicals, their associated hazards, and effective prevention methods.
