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The Labor and Industries Building in Salem houses the central offices of the Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division. (Oregon State Archives Photo)
Present Duties
The Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division (Oregon OSHA) administers the Oregon Safe Employment Act and enforces the state’s occupational safety and health rules, which establish minimum safety and health standards for Oregon employers. The division inspects workplaces for occupational safety and health hazards, investigates complaints about safety and health issues on the job and investigates fatal accidents to determine if the Oregon Safe Employment Act has been violated. The division also provides technical, educational and consultative services to help employers and their employees implement and improve injury and illness prevention plans.
Contact Information
Mailing Address: PO Box 14480, Salem 97309-0405
Telephone: 503-378-3272 (Voice/TTY); Toll-free in Oregon only: 1-800-922-2689 (Voice/TTY)
Fax: 503-947-7461
General E-mail: admin.web@state.or.us
Contact: Michael Wood, Administrator
Administrative Rules Coordinator E-mail: Sue C. Joye
Records Officer E-mail: Joan Hader
Staff Directory from Oregon.gov
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Legal and Legislative Information
Statutory Authority: ORS 654.001–654.295, 654.750–654.780, 654.991
Consumer Budget Analysis (pdf) - by Legislative Fiscal Office
Audit Reports - select agency from menu
Records, Publications and General Information
Agency History (pdf) - a detailed history of the agency (part of DCBS)
Records Retention Schedule (pdf) - a list of the public records kept at the agency (part of DCBS)
State Library Publications - a link to the Oregon State Library Catalog