ADOSH was created by the Arizona Occupational Health and Safety Act and is a division of the Industrial Commission of Arizona. Its primary function is enforcement of the duties placed upon employers: the duty to maintain a safe and healthful workplace and the duty to comply with promulgated standards.

For more information on Arizona' state program, please see ARS §23-401. The duties and powers of ADOSH are set forth in ARS §23-407.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, in the U.S. Department of Labor, has the primary responsibility for administering the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA). To file a complaint, report an emergency, or seek OSHA advice, assistance, or products, call 1-800-321-OSHA. To file a complaint online or obtain more information on OSHA federal and state programs, visit OSHA's website at www.osha.gov.

For more information about OSHA, compliance assistance, and the Department of Labor, please see: http://www.dol.gov/dol/compliance/comp-osha.htm