Under the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act), workers have the right to a safe workplace. The OSH Act was passed to prevent workers from being killed or otherwise harmed at work. The law requires employers to provide their employees with working conditions that are free of known dangers. The OSH Act is located in the United States Code at 29 U.S.C. §651, and the applicable regulations are located in the Code of Federal Regulations at 29 C.F.R. §1910.

The OSH Act created the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), which sets and enforces protective workplace safety and health standards. OSHA also provides information, training, and assistance to employers and workers.

And most states have additional laws (statutes) that govern safety and health in the workplace.

In Nebraska, workplace safety is governed by the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act), which aims to ensure that employers provide a safe working environment free from recognized hazards. The OSH Act, found at 29 U.S.C. §651, and its regulations at 29 C.F.R. §1910, establish the framework for workplace safety and health standards. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is responsible for enforcing these standards, as well as offering training and assistance to both employers and employees. While Nebraska does not have a state plan approved by OSHA, meaning it follows federal OSHA regulations, employers must also comply with any additional state-specific safety and health laws that may apply. These state statutes can provide further protections and requirements beyond those mandated by the OSH Act, ensuring a comprehensive approach to worker safety.