New York · Workplace safety

The workplace safety (OSHA) rules in force in New York now.

New York PESH State Plan covers state and local government employees only; private employers (hotels, HOAs, facilities) are under federal OSHA. Enforced by U.S. Department of Labor - OSHA (private sector); NYS Department of Labor PESH Bureau (public sector only). Verified on the primary source, re-checked weekly.

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Workplace safety in New York

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New York PESH State Plan covers state and local government employees only; private employers (hotels, HOAs, facilities) are under federal OSHA

OSHA lists New York's Public Employee Safety and Health plan, run by the NYS Department of Labor, as covering all state and local government workers; federal OSHA covers private-sector employers and workers.

Source: primary document

Who enforces it

U.S. Department of Labor - OSHA (private sector); NYS Department of Labor PESH Bureau (public sector only)

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 New York

Which OSHA rules apply in New York today?

New York PESH State Plan covers state and local government employees only; private employers (hotels, HOAs, facilities) are under federal OSHA. OSHA lists New York's Public Employee Safety and Health plan, run by the NYS Department of Labor, as covering all state and local government workers; federal OSHA covers private-sector employers and workers.

Who enforces the workplace safety (OSHA) rules in New York?

U.S. Department of Labor - OSHA (private sector); NYS Department of Labor PESH Bureau (public sector only).

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

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.

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