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

IOSHA State Plan (Indiana Department of Labor), covering private-sector and state/local government employers. Enforced by Indiana Department of Labor, IOSHA. Checked on the primary source; the state record was last reviewed 2026-11-12.

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Workplace safety in Indiana

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In force

IOSHA State Plan (Indiana Department of Labor), covering private-sector and state/local government employers

OSHA's Indiana page: IOSHA covers private-sector and state/local government workplaces, excluding federal employers, maritime and some agricultural areas; initial approval Mar 6, 1974, certification Oct 6, 1981, final approval Sept 26, 1986. IOSHA adopts OSHA standards except its own excavation standard.

Source: primary document

Who enforces it

Indiana Department of Labor, IOSHA

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

What changes next

In force

In force; OSHA Indiana State Plan 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 Indiana

Which OSHA rules apply in Indiana today?

IOSHA State Plan (Indiana Department of Labor), covering private-sector and state/local government employers. OSHA's Indiana page: IOSHA covers private-sector and state/local government workplaces, excluding federal employers, maritime and some agricultural areas; initial approval Mar 6, 1974, certification Oct 6, 1981, final approval Sept 26, 1986. IOSHA adopts OSHA standards except its own excavation standard.

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

Indiana Department of Labor, IOSHA.

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

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 Indiana

Everything in force in Indiana
Fire code2014 Indiana Fire Code, 675 IAC 22-2.5 (2012 IFC with Indiana amendments), effective Dec 1…Building code2014 Indiana Building Code, 675 IAC 13-2.6 (2012 IBC with Indiana amendments), effective D…Elevators675 IAC 21 under IC 22-15-5: ASME A17.1-2007 (675 IAC 21-3, last amended 2011); ASME A17.3…Boilers675 IAC 30 (Indiana Boiler and Pressure Vessel Rules) under IC 22-15-6: 2019 ASME BPVC (li…Pools and spas410 IAC 6-2.1 Public and Semi-Public Pools (operations, IDOH) plus 675 IAC 20 Swimming Poo…Hotels and lodgingNo statewide hotel license or hotel inspection program found; IDOH rules reaching lodging:…

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