Federal OSHA applies
Florida has no State Plan — federal OSHA has jurisdiction over both private and public sector employers in Florida. The requirements are the same federal standards (29 CFR Parts 1910, 1926, etc.) that apply across non-state-plan states.
OSHA 10 requirement
Florida does not have a state law requiring OSHA 10 cards for construction workers. However, many general contractors, developers, and government construction contracts in Florida require OSHA 10 cards contractually.
Heat illness
Florida's subtropical climate creates significant heat illness risk for outdoor workers, particularly in construction, agriculture, and landscaping. Federal OSHA enforces heat illness prevention through the General Duty Clause. Florida has no state-specific heat standard, but OSHA inspection activity for heat-related violations has increased in high-risk sectors.
Agriculture
Florida has a large agricultural workforce, many of whom are seasonal or migrant workers. Federal OSHA's agricultural standards (29 CFR Part 1928) and the EPA's Worker Protection Standard apply. Field sanitation requirements are actively enforced for operations with 11 or more workers.
Construction
Florida's construction industry is large and active. Federal OSHA construction standards apply in full. OSHA's Tampa and Fort Lauderdale area offices are active in enforcement.
Workers' compensation interaction
Florida's workers' compensation system is separate from OSHA. An injury that triggers a workers' comp claim may also trigger an OSHA recordkeeping obligation — but the two systems have different requirements and are administered by different agencies.