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

Federal OSHA jurisdiction for private-sector employers; Wisconsin has no OSHA-approved State Plan. Enforced by U.S. Department of Labor - OSHA area offices (Appleton, Eau Claire, Madison, Milwaukee) for private employers; DSPS Division of Industry Services Public Sector Safety for public employees. Checked on the primary source; the state record was last reviewed 2026-11-12.

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Workplace safety in Wisconsin

Checked on the source
In force

Federal OSHA jurisdiction for private-sector employers; Wisconsin has no OSHA-approved State Plan

Wisconsin is absent from OSHA's 22 full and 7 public-sector-only State Plans. Public employees fall under a DSPS state program (not OSHA-approved) that sets and enforces safety and health standards.

Source: primary document

Who enforces it

U.S. Department of Labor - OSHA area offices (Appleton, Eau Claire, Madison, Milwaukee) for private employers; DSPS Division of Industry Services Public Sector Safety for public employees

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

What changes next

In force

Federal Hazard Communication (2024 update), extended Jan 15, 2026 (Federal Register read Oct 21, 2026): employers update alternative labeling, HazCom program and training for substances by Nov 20, 2026 and for mixtures by May 19, 2028

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
Federal OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (2024 GHS update): all employers must update alternative workplace labeling, the written HazCom program and employee training for newly identified hazards of substances (deadline extended four months)U.S. Department of Labor - OSHA (29 CFR 1910.1200)
Confirmed date
May 19, 2028
Federal OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (2024 GHS update): all employers must update workplace labeling, the HazCom program and training for newly identified hazards of mixtures (deadline extended four months)U.S. Department of Labor - OSHA (29 CFR 1910.1200)
Confirmed date

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 Wisconsin

Which OSHA rules apply in Wisconsin today?

Federal OSHA jurisdiction for private-sector employers; Wisconsin has no OSHA-approved State Plan. Wisconsin is absent from OSHA's 22 full and 7 public-sector-only State Plans. Public employees fall under a DSPS state program (not OSHA-approved) that sets and enforces safety and health standards.

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

U.S. Department of Labor - OSHA area offices (Appleton, Eau Claire, Madison, Milwaukee) for private employers; DSPS Division of Industry Services Public Sector Safety for public employees.

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

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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