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

Federal OSHA, 29 CFR 1910. Enforced by U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA. Checked on the primary source; the state record was last reviewed 2026-11-12.

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Workplace safety in Florida

Checked on the source
In force

Federal OSHA, 29 CFR 1910

Florida has no state plan; federal OSHA enforces. Hazard Communication final rule (Federal Register Jan. 15, 2026): employer labeling, program and training for substances by November 20, 2026, mixtures by May 19, 2028.

Source: primary document

Who enforces it

U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA

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

What changes next

HazCom Nov 20, 2026

Dated change ahead; the rule above stays in force until then.

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.

Dated items

Next 24 months
Nov 20, 2026
OSHA Hazard Communication, substancesFederal OSHA · 29 CFR 1910.1200
Confirmed date
Jan 1, 2028
EPCRA Tier II reports use the new OSHA-aligned hazard categories (first filing March 1, 2028)Federal EPA · 40 CFR 370
Date not confirmed

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 Florida

Which OSHA rules apply in Florida today?

Federal OSHA, 29 CFR 1910. Florida has no state plan; federal OSHA enforces. Hazard Communication final rule (Federal Register Jan. 15, 2026): employer labeling, program and training for substances by November 20, 2026, mixtures by May 19, 2028.

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

U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA.

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

HazCom Nov 20, 2026.

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