Indiana (IOSHA)

The Indiana Occupational Safety and Health Administration (IOSHA), part of the Indiana Department of Labor, runs Indiana’s state plan for most private and public employers. Indiana follows the federal standards, and the same department runs INSafe, a free consultation program that is kept separate from enforcement.

• Construction
• General Industry
• Public employees
• Indiana

At a glance

Key Indiana points

• Standards: IOSHA enforces the federal construction and general industry standards as adopted by Indiana.
• INSafe: free, confidential safety and health consultations, training and recognition programs. INSafe doesn’t issue citations.
• Emphasis programs: IOSHA focuses inspections on high-hazard industries and hazards such as falls, trenching and amputations.
• Asbestos: the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) licenses asbestos inspectors, supervisors, workers and contractors. Homes with four or fewer units are exempt from state asbestos rules. See Asbestos Rules by State.

Reporting injuries

Employers must report work-related deaths within 8 hours, and in-patient hospitalizations, amputations and loss of an eye within 24 hours. Check IOSHA for current procedures.

Complaints and retaliation

• File a safety complaint with IOSHA online, by phone or by mail.
• Indiana law protects workers who file safety complaints or take part in inspections. Deadlines are short (generally 30 days), so file a retaliation complaint right away.

Other Indiana laws worth knowing

Indiana uses the federal minimum wage and is a right-to-work state. The Indiana Department of Labor also enforces child labor rules for young workers. See Young & Teen Workers and 50-State Quick Reference.

Last updated: October 2, 2026