Occupational Safety and Health Laws
in the United States, Mexico and Canada: An Overview

Group = United States = Canada*

Federal Employees = yes = yes

Local Government Employees = in state plan jurisdictions = yes

Self-employed = no = yes

Building/project Owners = no = yes

Supervisors = no = yes

Professionals (Architects, Etc.) = Only if contractually assumed responsibility for safety = yes

Equipment Suppliers = no = yes

* Ontario and Alberta statutes do not apply to farming operations or domestic work.

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