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The workplace safety (OSHA) rules in force in Colorado now.

Federal OSHA; Colorado has no OSHA-approved State Plan. Enforced by U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (federal OSHA). Checked on the primary source; the state record was last reviewed 2026-11-12.

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Workplace safety in Colorado

Checked on the source
In force

Federal OSHA; Colorado has no OSHA-approved State Plan

OSHA lists 29 State Plans (22 full, 7 public-sector-only); Colorado is in neither group, so federal OSHA covers private employers, including hotels. Coverage of state and local government employees was not separately confirmed.

Source: primary document

Who enforces it

U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (federal OSHA)

Statewide layer. County and city amendments sit on top; confirm the local office for the address.

What changes next

In force

In force (osha.gov State Plans page re-read Oct 19, 2026)

The federal layer

The federal layer applies in every state: OSHA's Hazard Communication update (91 FR 1695) sets November 20, 2026 for substances and May 19, 2028 for mixtures. State-plan states enforce it through their own agency.

What a building has to do

6 recurring duties

These apply when the building has the equipment or fits the type named. The frequency is the standard one; your local official can set a stricter one, so confirm it for the address.

One-time deadline
Hazard Communication: written program, labels and retraining for substances29 CFR 1910.1200; 91 FR 1695 · Federal OSHA or state plan · Checked against the source 2026-09-26. Source
Annual
Lockout/tagout: written energy-control procedures; at least once a year an authorized employee who does not use a procedure inspects it, and the employer certifies the inspection (equipment, date, employees involved, inspector)29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4) and (c)(6) · Federal OSHA or state plan; owner documents · Checked against the source 2026-09-28. Source
Every 5 years
Electrical safety: qualified-person training for anyone who works on or near energized equipment, and the arc-flash incident energy analysis reviewed for accuracy at least every 5 years, with equipment labels kept current29 CFR 1910.332; NFPA 70E-2024, 130.5(G) · Federal OSHA or state plan; qualified engineer or trainer · Checked against the source 2026-09-28. Source
Annual
Confined spaces: identify permit-required spaces (vaults, tanks, pits, sewage wells) and post danger signs; if staff enter, keep a written permit program, keep cancelled permits at least a year, and review the program within a year after each entry (one annual review can cover them all)29 CFR 1910.146(c), (d)(14) and (e)(6) · Federal OSHA or state plan · Checked against the source 2026-09-28. Source
Annual
Injury records: post the OSHA 300A annual summary from February 1 through April 30; hotels and motels (NAICS 7211) with 20 or more employees at the establishment also submit it electronically by March 2 (100 or more: the 300 and 301 too)29 CFR 1904.32 and 1904.41, Appendices A and B to Subpart E · Federal OSHA or state plan · Checked against the source 2026-09-28. Source
Annual
Emergency action and fire prevention plans, where another OSHA standard requires them: in writing (employers with 10 or fewer employees may give them orally); the emergency plan reviewed with each employee at initial assignment, when duties change and when the plan changes29 CFR 1910.38 and 1910.39 · Federal OSHA or state plan · Checked against the source 2026-09-28. Source

Questions about the workplace safety (OSHA) rules in Colorado

Which OSHA rules apply in Colorado today?

Federal OSHA; Colorado has no OSHA-approved State Plan. OSHA lists 29 State Plans (22 full, 7 public-sector-only); Colorado is in neither group, so federal OSHA covers private employers, including hotels. Coverage of state and local government employees was not separately confirmed.

Who enforces the workplace safety (OSHA) rules in Colorado?

U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (federal OSHA).

What changes next for the workplace safety (OSHA) rules in Colorado?

Nothing is scheduled. The rule above stays in force until the state adopts a newer edition or amends the program; AHJ Radar re-checks the source weekly.

Other areas in Colorado

Everything in force in Colorado
Fire codeNo statewide fire code for private buildings; DFPC rule 8 CCR 1507-101 (IFC 2021; NFPA 101…Building codeNo statewide building code for private buildings; local codes must meet state floors (HB22…Elevators7 CCR 1101-8 Conveyance Regulations (CDLE OPS), current version adopted Nov 7, 2025, effec…Boilers7 CCR 1101-5 Boiler and Pressure Vessel Regulations (CDLE OPS), current version adopted No…Pools and spas5 CCR 1003-5 Swimming Pools and Mineral Baths (CDPHE), current version effective Dec 15, 2…Hotels and lodging8 CCR 1302-14 (Division of Housing): site-built hotels, motels and multi-family structures…Retrofit and recertificationBuilding Performance Colorado (HB21-1286, amended by HB25-1269; AQCC Regulation 28, 5 CCR …

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