OSHA Training in Des Plaines IL

Worker safety for private companies located in Des Plaines IL is regulated by the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The State of Illinois operates a state OSHA program (PESH) exclusively for State and local (e.g.: municipal, county, public schools . . .) employers.

Interesting Fact: The OSHA Training Institute, where all OSHA compliance officers and consultation personnel were trained, was formerly located in Des Plaines IL.

OSHA Training Regulations and Standards

Federally regulated employers needing OSHA training in Des Plaines IL 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 record-keeping 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. Scroll down to see links to OSHA training requirements below.

Jurisdiction

Federal OSHA exercises jurisdiction over most private employers in Illinois. Federal employers in IL also operate under the jurisdiction of Federal OSHA. There is a Federal OSHA office located in Des Plaines IL:

Chicago North Area Office
701 Lee Street – Suite 950
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 803-4800

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

Illinois State OSHA Plan for Public Sector Employers

The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL – accessible at https://labor.illinois.gov/laws-rules/safety.html) operates a public sector only occupational safety and health program under a plan approved by the U.S. Department of Labor. This program provides safety and health protections to state and local government employees within the state.