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Who is Not Covered by the Rules

Which groups do not come under Federal OSHA's coverage?

  • Self-employed individuals
  • Immediate members of farming families not employing outside workers
  • Mine workers, certain truckers and transportation workers, and 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

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

1-5. Which of the following are not covered by Federal OSHA rules?