Maine (Public Sector Plan)
Maine’s state plan covers only state and local government workers. Private employers in Maine are covered by federal OSHA. The Maine Department of Labor also offers free safety consultation and training to private businesses through its SafetyWorks! program.
- Construction
- General Industry
- Public employees
- Maine
Who enforces what
| Private employers | Federal OSHA (area office in Maine) |
|---|---|
| State, county and municipal employees | Maine Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Standards |
| Free consultation and training | SafetyWorks!, Maine Department of Labor |
| Wages and labor standards | Maine Bureau of Labor Standards |
Key Maine 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.
- Logging and woods work: one of the most dangerous jobs in the state. See Logging.
- Cold and ice: long winters, ice on roofs and walkways, and snow loads. See Cold Stress.
- Fishing, boatbuilding and working waterfronts: cold water drowning risk. See Working Over Water.
- Older housing stock: lead paint and asbestos are common in renovation. See Asbestos Rules by State.
Complaints and retaliation
- Private-sector workers: file safety and retaliation complaints with federal OSHA; the federal retaliation deadline is 30 days. See Whistleblower Protection.
- Public employees: contact the Bureau of Labor Standards.
- Maine’s Whistleblowers’ Protection Act also protects workers who report unsafe conditions; complaints generally go to the Maine Human Rights Commission. Check deadlines with the commission.
Note: This page is a summary. Check the Maine Department of Labor for current rules.
Standards & references
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