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

Federal OSHA covers private employers; Maine State Plan covers only state/local government employees. Enforced by Federal OSHA (private sector); Maine Dept. of Labor / Maine State Plan (public-sector employees only). Checked on the primary source; the state record was last reviewed 2026-11-12.

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Workplace safety in Maine

Checked on the source
In force

Federal OSHA covers private employers; Maine State Plan covers only state/local government employees

OSHA page (read): the Maine State Plan covers state and local government workers (initial approval Aug 5, 2015; certification Mar 21, 2023). It does not cover federal workers or private-sector employers, which remain under federal OSHA.

Source: primary document

Who enforces it

Federal OSHA (private sector); Maine Dept. of Labor / Maine State Plan (public-sector employees only)

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

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.

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 Maine

Which OSHA rules apply in Maine today?

Federal OSHA covers private employers; Maine State Plan covers only state/local government employees. OSHA page (read): the Maine State Plan covers state and local government workers (initial approval Aug 5, 2015; certification Mar 21, 2023). It does not cover federal workers or private-sector employers, which remain under federal OSHA.

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

Federal OSHA (private sector); Maine Dept. of Labor / Maine State Plan (public-sector employees only).

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

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 Maine

Everything in force in Maine
Fire codeNFPA 101 Life Safety Code (2018 ed.) via fire marshal rule 16-219 CMR ch. 20 + NFPA 1 Fire…Building codeMUBEC: 2021 IBC, IEBC, IRC, IECC and IMC with ASHRAE 62.1, 62.2 and 90.1 (2019), per the M…ElevatorsRule 02-041 ch. 511 (national codes); editions in force reported as ASME A17.1-2013, A17.3…BoilersBoiler/pressure-vessel certificate program under 32 MRSA c.131; certificates valid up to 1…Pools and spasPublic pools/spas licensed under 22 MRSA c.562 (DHHS); compliance inspection at least ever…Hotels and lodgingLodging places licensed by DHHS (22 MRSA c.562, 2-year inspection cycle); hotels/high-rise…

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