The safety compliance section of the Division of Occupational Safety and Health (TOSHA) is responsible for enforcement of the Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1972 (Title 5, Chapter 3) with emphasis on employee exposures to physical hazards. Physical hazards include but are not limited to construction, machine hazards, walking and working surfaces, flammable and combustible liquids, trenching, motorized equipment, electrical, explosives, fire protection, compressed gases, welding and means of egress.
This section is staffed by occupational safety specialists located in our six (6) area offices. Each area office has supervisory staff responsible for scheduling inspections in their areas. Inspections are scheduled based on reports of employee's who may be exposed to imminent danger, work-related fatalities or catastrophies, complaints or referrals from other agencies, or programmed inspections. Employers are required to report all workplace fatalities or catastrophes (three or more employees hospitalized from one incident) within 8 hours of occurrence. The toll free number is 1-800-249-8510.
Safety Compliance is very active in promoting safety in the workplace. In addition to conducting approximately 1,400 inspections per year, the safety staff participates in various training and outreach programs sponsored by the division.
Send comments to Division of Occupational Safety and Health
TOSHA
220 French Landing Drive
Nashville, Tennessee 37243
Ph: (615) 741-2793
Fax: (615) 253-1623
Toll Free: 1-800-249-8510
