The Commonwealth of Kentucky operates a State OSHA program (the Kentucky Occupational Safety and Health [OSH] Program), and therefore regulates OSHA training for most workers in Bowling Green KY. The Kentucky OSH Program was initially approved in 1973 and granted final state plan approval June 13, 1985. Kentucky was the first state plan approved under the revised Federal benchmarks.

KY OSHA Training Regulations and Standards

Kentucky’s OSH regulations are promulgated by means of Kentucky Administrative Regulations. They consist of state-specific regulations unique to Kentucky, OSHA regulations incorporated with state-specific provisions, and OSHA regulations incorporated without change.

In general industry, Kentucky has state specific requirements regarding:

• Batteries
• Electrical Testing
• Safety Belts, Lanyards, and Life Lines
• Off Highway Motor Vehicles and Equipment
• Rollover Protective Structures and Overhead Equipment
• Fire Apparatus and Fire Department Facilities
• Refuse Collection and Compaction Equipment
• Receiving and Unloading Bulk Hazardous Liquids
• Employers Responsibilities Where Employees are Exposed to Toxic Substances
• Reporting Amputations or In Patient Hospitalizations
• Guarding Floor and Wall Openings
• Occupational Noise
• Flammable and Combustible Liquids
• Control of Hazardous Energy
• Medical Services and First Aid
• Powered Industrial Trucks
• Mechanical Power Presses
• Selection and Use of Work Practices (electrical)
• 4,4-Methulene bis (2-Chloroaniline)
• Laboratory Activities
• Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records
• Bloodborne Pathogens

Kentucky has state specific construction requirements regarding:

• Safety and Testing of Supply Lines in Excess of 600 Volts
• Refuse Collection and Compaction Equipment
• Receiving and Unloading Bulk Hazardous Liquids
• Employers Responsibilities Where Employees are Exposed to Toxic Substances
• Reporting Amputations or In Patient Hospitalizations
• Confined Space Entry
• Bloodborne Pathogens
• Fall Protection
• Material Hoists, Personnel Hoists, and Elevators
• Steel Erection
• Blasting and Use of Explosives
• Power Transmission and Distribution

These regulations are available on the KY OSH website.  Links to see federal OSHA training requirements for construction and general industry are available below on this page.

Special Safety Training Considerations for Workers in Bowling Green KY

While our onsite and online OSHA 10 and 30-hour training courses for construction and general industry are the gold standard for training about general hazard recognition and avoidance for workers and supervisors, there are many workers in and around Bowling Green who face unique environmental and occupational hazards that require other specialized safety training to prevent serious injuries and illnesses.  

For example, Heat Illness Prevention Training is essential for anyone working in high temperatures or humid conditions, where prolonged exposure can lead to heat stress and even life-threatening heat stroke. Whether working on construction sites, road-work, landscaping and lawn care crews, in commercial kitchens, attics, or buildings without adequate ventilation, workers must know how to recognize the early signs of heat-related illness and know how to stay hydrated, take proper rest breaks, and respond to emergencies. This training equips them with the knowledge needed to help them work safely in extreme heat.

And workers in industries such as storm or wastewater management, agriculture, mining, and oil and gas must be aware of the dangers of Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S), a highly toxic gas commonly found at drilling sites, refineries, chemical plants, mines, manure pits, grain elevators, sewers, and underground utility spaces. Without proper precautions, exposure can quickly become fatal. H2S Hazard Awareness Training helps ensure workers can identify H2S hazards, understand the importance of gas detection equipment, and follow emergency procedures to stay safe in high-risk environments.

Also, workers involved in confined space entry operations must complete Confined Space Entry Training for General Industry before entering hazardous areas such as tanks, vats, silos, sewer and storm drain systems, underground utilities, and many crawl spaces. Supervisors overseeing confined space entry and attendants monitoring entrant safety must also be trained. These environments pose serious risks, including toxic gases, oxygen deficiency, and engulfment. Additionally, construction workers and supervisors entering confined spaces must complete specialized Confined Space Training for Construction.

Jurisdiction

The Kentucky OSH Program exercises jurisdiction over all private and public sector employers and employees within the State except private sector maritime activities, Tennessee Valley Authority facilities, military personnel, U.S. Postal Service employees, employees working at properties ceded to the U.S. government, employees of the federal government, and issues of field sanitation and temporary labor camps in agriculture, except for agricultural temporary labor camps associated with egg, poultry or red meat production, or the post harvest processing of agricultural or horticultural commodities.

Kentucky OSHA Information

The Division of of Occupational Safety and Health is responsible for the enforcement of Kentucky’s OSH standards.

The OSHA National Emergency Hotline telephone number is 1-800-321-OSHA.