According to the Federal OSHA Jurisdiction, if the State Plan Standards are as effective as OSHA Standards, they can be carried forward as enforceable Standards for both employees and employers. The State Plan for Arizona covers some businesses and all public employees.

 

Often, Federal OSHA serves as the framework for a State Plan. However, as mentioned in the State Plan, Arizona has its own set of standards for occupational health and safety for particular businesses, including:

 

• General Industry
• Compressed Gas and Air (General) and Air Receivers
• Equipment
• Enforcement Programs
• Agriculture
• Field Sanitation
• Hand and Portable Powered Tools 
• Commercial Driving Operations
• Construction Industry 
• Fall Protection

 

It is essential to understand that even if a state has its state plan, some employees and businesses are still subject to federal law. Below are some examples of the situations, businesses, and activities that are governed under federal jurisdiction:

 

• Employment on federal terms 
• The U.S. Postal Service and the private contractor-operated 
• Maritime Private Companies  
• Contractors and subcontractors operating in Federal Jurisdiction owned areas 
• Copper Smelters Private Companies
• Private companies' concrete and asphalt batch plants that are part of a mining operation
• Indian reservations
• Aircraft cabin crew members onboard aircraft in operation and their working conditions 
• Any hazard, industry, area, operation, or facility which is not under State Regulation 

 

Moreover, OSHA requires training for specific Safety Standards, but OSHA does not hold itself accountable for OSHA Outreach Training. The OSHA 30 Hour Construction and OSHA 10 Hour Construction training programs are still recommended for employees since they cover various topics that OSHA wants them to master on all levels.