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The OSH Act is also known by what other name? Public Law 91-596 What occupational groups do not come under OSHA coverage? Self-employed, immediate members of farming families not employing outside workers, mine workers, certain truckers and transportation workers, atomic energy workers who are covered by other federal agencies, public employees in state and local governments, although some states have their own plans that cover these workers Name three actions OSHA uses to carry out its mission. Developing job safety and health standards and enforcing them through worksite inspections; Maintaining a reporting and recordkeeping system to keep track of job-related injuries and illnesses; Providing training programs to increase knowledge about occupational safety and health Which states have developed public sector state plans? Connecticut, New Jersey, Illinois, New York OSHA requires that each employer post certain materials in a prominent location at the workplace. What materials are these? Job Safety and Health Protection (Workplace Poster OSHA 3165) informing employees of their rights and responsibilities under the OSH Act; Summaries of petitions for variances from standards or recordkeeping procedures; Copies of OSHA citations for violations of standards