Frequently Asked Questions

Question: What is considered OSHA's geographic jurisdiction?

Answer:

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) geographic jurisdiction includes the 50 United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Wake Island, Johnston Island, and the Outer Continental Shelf Lands as defined in the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act.