OSHA Basics for Staffing Agencies
Provide a workplace free from recognized hazards that can cause death or serious harm.
The rule
The DOL poster page says the Occupational Safety and Health Act requires employers to comply with OSHA standards and to provide a workplace free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm.
What employers must do
Follow the OSHA standards that apply to the work, and correct recognized hazards. Staffing work often happens at a client site. This review did not confirm, from an official page, how posting and training duties split between the staffing firm and the host employer, so that split is not stated here.
Effective dates
The general duty described above is current. No January 1, 2027 change was on the DOL poster page.
What this means for BOSS partners and associates
BOSS is often the employer of record for the associate. Wage, break, leave, posting, and tax rules usually follow the state where the associate works. Tell BOSS that state before the assignment starts. Associates should record every hour worked on the timesheet. Do not promise a pay practice, a leave bank, or a posting the statute does not require.
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Sources
This article is general information, not legal advice. Laws change; check with BOSS Support or your own counsel for your situation.