If the employer still has questions regarding the OSHA standards or North Carolina state-specific standards, they can submit an inquiry about safety and health requirements to Ask OSH through the online form or by phone at 919-707-7876.

Example safety and health programs (table of standards requiring programs, plans and procedures in general industry, table of standards requiring inspections in general industry) and presentations (table of standards requiring training in general industry), and presentations (pre-recorded webinars) along with publications are available to assist the employer in meeting standards requirements. Specifically, the brochure on top ten most frequently cited serious violations can be useful in identifying frequently cited violations by industry. For more information regarding the required state and federal workplace posters, go to the NCDOL State and Federal workplace posters webpage.

Additional resources and information can be found on the webpages for QR codes – OSH division resources (scan QR code), safety and health topics, general industry resources (scan QR code), general industry program - small business, hazard identification and control, employee safe work practices - English and Spanish (scan QR code), new employee orientation and training and 29 CFR 1910 - General Industry Standards with Special Requirements. These resources should be used with the webpages for Which OSHA Standards Apply and OSHA Standards With Special Requirements. 

The NCDOL Library also offers free safety and health videos and related research assistance on consensus standards (i.e., ANSI, NFPA, NEC). The education, training and technical assistance bureau provides free online safety and health training and outreach services (i.e., speaker's bureau requests, safety booths) upon request. In addition, the consultative services bureau provides free confidential on-site employer assistance.