The following sample safety and health programs are intended to provide examples of written programs on various workplace safety and health topics. They are not intended to supersede the requirements in OSHA standards. Employers should consult the applicable OSHA standards for the specific requirements applicable to their workplaces. Employers can use these sample programs as guidance when developing their own customized programs that are tailored to their specific workplaces.


Bloodborne Pathogens

  • Model Plans and Programs for the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens and Hazard Communications Standards (PDF). OSHA Publication 3186-06N, (2003).

General Safety and Health Programs

Hazard Communication Standard

Lockout/Tagout

Powered Industrial Trucks

Permit-Required Confined Spaces Program

Shipyard Employment

Tuberculosis

  • Sample Exposure Control Plan. Part of OSHA's eTools for hospitals and nursing homes. This sample plan was included in OSHA's proposed tuberculosis standard (Appendix F to proposed 29 CFR 1910.1035, 62 Fed. Reg. 54160, Oct. 17, 1997), but OSHA withdrew the proposed rule in May 2003.

OSHA eTools for Developing Customized Programs

Sample Programs From State Consultation Programs

A number of On-site Consultation Programs provide collections of sample safety and health programs on their Websites, including those listed below. The On-Site Consultation Programs are run by the states with funding from OSHA. If you are in a state with an OSHA-approved state program, please check with your state agency.

These sample programs provide examples of written programs on various workplace safety and health topics. They are not intended to supersede the requirements in OSHA standards. Employers should consult the applicable OSHA standards when developing their own customized programs that are tailored to their workplace. Contact your State On-Site Consultation Program to request help in developing customized programs.