OSHA Training in Springfield IL

Worker safety for private companies in need of OSHA training in Springfield Illinois 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.: city of Springfield IL, Sangamon county, public schools and colleges . . .) employers. 

OSHA Training Regulations and Standards

Federally regulated employers located in Illinois 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. 

Jurisdiction

Federal OSHA exercises jurisdiction over most private employers in Illinois (including those located in Springfield IL). Federal employers in IL also operate under the jurisdiction of Federal OSHA. There are two Federal OSHA offices located in South / Central Illinois:

Fairview Heights District Office
11 Executive Drive, Suite 11
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
(618) 632-8612

Peoria Area Office
1320 West Commerce Drive
Peoria, IL 61615-1462
(309) 589-7033

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

IL State OSHA Program for Public Agencies

The Illinois Department of Labor 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.