Which group is NOT covered by the OSH Act?

Which group is NOT covered by the OSH Act?

• A. Public employees in state and federal government
• B. Private sector employees
• C. Self-employed individuals
• D. International workers

Answer: (A)

The OSH Act is designed to protect workers in the private sector and, for federal workers, through federal OSHA enforcement. Public employees who work for state or local governments are not covered by federal OSHA in general (unless their state has an OSHA-approved plan that includes public employees). So, public employees in state and local government fall outside the usual scope of the OSH Act, making this group the one not covered. Private sector workers are covered, and federal government employees are covered as well.

The OSH Act is designed to protect workers in the private sector and, for federal workers, through federal OSHA enforcement. Public employees who work for state or local governments are not covered by federal OSHA in general (unless their state has an OSHA-approved plan that includes public employees). So, public employees in state and local government fall outside the usual scope of the OSH Act, making this group the one not covered. Private sector workers are covered, and federal government employees are covered as well.