Connecticut (CONN-OSHA, Public Sector)
Connecticut’s state plan, CONN-OSHA, covers only state and local government workers. Private employers in Connecticut are covered by federal OSHA. CONN-OSHA also provides free consultation to private businesses.
- Construction
- General Industry
- Public employees
- Connecticut
Who enforces what
| Private employers | Federal OSHA (area offices in Connecticut) |
|---|---|
| State, town and city employees | CONN-OSHA, Connecticut Department of Labor |
| Free consultation | CONN-OSHA’s consultation program serves private employers as well |
| Wages and labor standards | Connecticut Department of Labor, Wage and Workplace Standards Division |
Key Connecticut points
- Federal rules for private work: the federal standards on this site apply to private-sector construction and industry. File complaints and report severe injuries to federal OSHA. See Federal OSHA States.
- OSHA 10 on public projects: Connecticut requires OSHA 10-hour construction training for workers on state- and municipally funded building projects above a set dollar amount. See State Training Requirements.
- Prevailing wage applies on many public construction projects. See Prevailing Wage.
- Weather: nor’easters, ice and summer heat. See Cold Stress.
Complaints and retaliation
- Private-sector workers: file safety complaints and retaliation complaints with federal OSHA. The federal retaliation deadline is 30 days. See Whistleblower Protection.
- Public employees: file with CONN-OSHA.
- Connecticut also has state laws protecting whistleblowers; check with the Department of Labor or a lawyer about deadlines.
Note: This page is a summary. Check CONN-OSHA’s website for current rules.
Standards & references
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