Delaware · Workplace safety

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

Federal OSHA jurisdiction; Delaware has no State Plan. Enforced by Federal OSHA (U.S. Dept. of Labor). Verified on the primary source, re-checked weekly.

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Workplace safety in Delaware

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In force

Federal OSHA jurisdiction; Delaware has no State Plan

Delaware is not an OSHA-approved State Plan; federal OSHA covers most private-sector employers statewide. State and local government employees are not covered by federal OSHA.

Source: primary document

Who enforces it

Federal OSHA (U.S. Dept. of Labor)

Statewide layer. County and city amendments sit on top; the building view resolves them from your ZIP.

What changes next

In force

In force, nothing scheduled

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.

Questions about the workplace safety (OSHA) rules in Delaware

Which OSHA rules apply in Delaware today?

Federal OSHA jurisdiction; Delaware has no State Plan. Delaware is not an OSHA-approved State Plan; federal OSHA covers most private-sector employers statewide. State and local government employees are not covered by federal OSHA.

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

Federal OSHA (U.S. Dept. of Labor).

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

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 Delaware

Everything in force in Delaware

Fire codeDelaware State Fire Prevention Regulations (1 Del. Admin. Code 700/701), 2026 edition: NFP…Building codeNo statewide building code; each county/municipality adopts and enforces its own (commonly…ElevatorsASME A17.1 adopted statewide; specific current edition not confirmed this run BoilersCertificate-of-inspection program administered by a Division of Boiler Safety (established…Pools and spasDPH Regulation 4464, Public Swimming Pools, in force since Oct 11, 2015 Hotels and lodgingNo dedicated statewide hotel-safety statute found; general fire/life-safety code applies

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