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 Vermont, workplace safety is governed by the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act), which aims to ensure that employers provide a work environment free from recognized hazards that could cause death or serious harm to employees. This law, found at 29 U.S.C. §651, mandates that employers adhere to safety and health standards promulgated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), which is the federal agency responsible for enforcing the OSH Act. OSHA also offers various resources, including training and assistance, to help both employers and workers maintain a safe workplace. While Vermont 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 regulations that may exist. However, Vermont generally relies on the federal standards set by OSHA under 29 C.F.R. §1910 to regulate workplace safety.