OSHA Training in Commerce GA

Worker safety for private companies in Commerce GA is regulated by the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Georgia does not operate an approved state OSHA program for public employees at the state or local government (e.g.: municipal, county, public schools) level.

OSHA Training Regulations and Standards

Regulated employers located in the state of Georgia are governed by the Federal OSHA health and safety standards found in the 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). These include, but are not limited to, the OSHA workplace poster requirements in Part 1903, OSHA injury and illness recordkeeping requirements in Part 1904, general industry standards in Part 1910, maritime standards in Parts 1915, 1917 and 1918, construction standards in Part 1926, and agricultural standards in Part 1928.

Many of these OSHA standards require that employers provide their employees with OSHA training and information on a variety of health and safety topics (see links to OSHA training requirements below).

Jurisdiction

Federal OSHA exercises jurisdiction over most private employers in the state of Georgia. Federal employers in GA also operate under the jurisdiction of Federal OSHA. There are two OSHA Area offices located near Commerce:

Atlanta East Area Office

2296 Henderson Mill Rd NE-Suite 200

Atlanta, GA  30345

Atlanta West Area Office

1995 North Park Place SE – Suite 525

Atlanta, GA 30339

The OSHA national emergency hotline telephone number is 1-800-321-OSHA.