OSHA Training in Puerto Rico

The Puerto Rico Occupational Safety and Health Administration (PR OSHA), operates an OSHA-approved State Plan OSHA program. The PR-OSHA program initiated operations in 1978.

Regulations and Standards

The PR OSHA Program has adopted verbatim all Federal OSHA standards and regulations applicable to public and private sector employment, with minor revisions to the Recordkeeping Rule. In addition, PR OSHA has enacted a regulation to address workplace violence situations, specifically implementing procedures for handling incidents of domestic violence in the workplace.

All standards and regulations adopted by PR OSHA, including Recordkeeping Rule and the proposed "Protocol for Handling Domestic Violence in the Workplace" can be obtained by calling (787) 754-2172, or at the PR-OSHA website.

Jurisdiction

The Puerto Rico State Plan applies to all public and private sector employers in the State, with the exception of federal agencies, maritime employers such as shipyards, marine terminals, and longshoring; military facilities; and the U.S. Postal Service.

Puerto Rico OSHA Information

The Bureau of Inspection, with its Central Office in Hato Rey, is responsible for maintaining an effective enforcement program in the Commonwealth. PR OSHA has Safety and Health Specialists in six (6) Area Offices to conduct inspections at private and public sector workplaces:

ARECIBO
Road 2 Km 77.2, Duhamel Bldg.
540 Miramar Avenue
Arecibo, PR 00612
Tel. (787) 878-0715 / 879-4633

CAGUAS
Office 107 Governmental Building
Acosta St, Box 1599
Caguas, PR 00726
Tel. (787) 746-7970 / 743-5344

CAROLINA
Government Center
Fernández Juncos Avenue, Box 7700
Carolina, PR 00936
Tel. (787)768-2800 / 768-2937

MAYAGUE
Road 2, 828 Villa Capitán Bldg.
Suite 304
Mayagüez, PR 00680
Tel. (787) 832-4593 / 833-2018

PONCE
60 Playita Sector
Puerto Viejo
Ponce, PR 00716
Tel. (787) 842-9060 / 840-4420

SAN JUAN

577 Ponce De León Ave
Real Hermanos Building
Hato Rey, PR 00918
Tel. (787) 754-9416 / 754-5803

The Federal OSHA Emergency Hotline telephone number is 1-800-321-OSHA.

Other Resources

Puerto Rico OSHA Poster

OSHA Training Requirements 1910 General Industry

OSHA Training Requirements 1926 Construction

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Disclaimer: This information was originally obtained from the Federal OSHA website (osha.gov). OSHA Training Services Inc. makes every effort to ensure that the information on this page is accurate and up to date, but changes in state law and procedures affecting the information on this page are beyond our control. Contact state program staff directly to verify important information.

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