The OSHA Act provides that if a state submits an OSHA plan and it is approved by the government, then the state may assume responsibility for carrying out OSHA policies and procedures and is excluded from federal jurisdiction.

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This is a correct statement according to the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA). The act allows states to develop and submit their own OSHA plans for approval by the federal government. Once approved, states may assume responsibility for enforcing OSHA policies and procedures within their state, and are exempt from federal OSHA jurisdiction. This is known as a state-plan state. As of 2021, 22 states have their own OSHA-approved state plans.

The OSHA Act Provides That If a State Submits an OSHA