OVERVIEW: North Carolina is an OSHA-approved State Plan that covers both private and state and local government workers. Federal OSHA retains the authority to promulgate, modify, or revoke occupational safety and health standards under Section 6 of the OSH Act.Employers are required to provide adequate safety training to their employees and to ensure that OSHA standards are met in the workplace. This post covers 10 key obligations construction companies have to ensure a safe workplace and comply with OSHA regulations. General Safety Obligations. Employers have a legal responsibility to ensure that the workplace is free from known safety and health hazards. The practice act providing specific regulatory authority over general contractors is found under. N.C. General Statute §87, Article. 1. This course is OSHA-authorized and meets all North Carolina OSHA training requirements. The purpose of this guideline is to define NC State contractor safety requirements.