What does OSHA compliance mean for technical service trades?

For technical service trades, OSHA compliance means assessing and controlling the hazards of intervention, installation, repair, maintenance and works activities under OSHA standards (29 CFR 1910 / 1926).

Does OSHA apply to plumbers, electricians and other service trades?

Yes. The OSH Act applies from the first employee, including small trade businesses and technical service companies.

Should the risk assessment include travel and on-site work at client premises?

Yes. Professional travel and client-site work are fully part of the hazard assessment.

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Result: always up-to-date safety records, less paperwork, and compliance ready for any OSHA inspection.

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OSHAid for service trades draws on proven industry expertise. The application comes pre-filled with the main hazards specific to your trade (electrical hazards, dust and fiber exposure, noise and tool vibrations, chemical hazards, burns, road travel) and the recommended prevention measures.

You can add your own hazards at any time and adjust them in real time directly from your mobile.

Thanks to its step-by-step guidance, OSHAid helps you assess, prioritize and document hazards quickly, while significantly reducing the exposure of your teams and contractors.

Falls from height (step ladders, ladders)
Electrical hazards
Cuts and punctures
Load handling and MSDs
Work in confined spaces (basements, ducts, false ceilings)
Dust and fiber exposure
Noise and tool vibrations
Chemical hazards (solvents, adhesives, descalers)
Burns (welding, hot water)
Road traffic and travel
Multi-employer work at client sites

Pre-loaded equipment list

OSHAid lets you add your most frequently used equipment. Each product sheet details the associated hazards, safety instructions, and best practices to protect your employees.

Electrical panels and switchboards
Site distribution boards
Cable trays
Ladders / step ladders
Aerial platform
Rotary hammer, angle grinder
Insulated tools
PPE and lockout/tagout procedures

Pre-loaded equipment list

OSHAid lets you add your most frequently used equipment. Each product sheet details the associated hazards, safety instructions, and best practices to protect you and your employees when using tools and machinery.

All documents can be updated remotely: you always have the latest recommendations and manufacturer contact details for maintenance and support.

Tailored to your trade
Updates for all users simultaneously
Accessible anywhere, anytime, from your mobile
Customizable and interactive: add your own equipment or adapt instructions to match your real-world conditions.
The result: better information and greater safety.

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Benefit from the community experience

OSHAid draws on the collective experience of all its users to continuously enrich and update its recommendations. Each update strengthens safety for all users.

Leverage the power of the community to anticipate hazards and sustainably reduce your exposure.

Testimonial - Joel Legrand

OSHAid truly matches the reality of an electrician's daily work. In just a few minutes, I can structure what we use every day and encounter on jobs (panels and switchboards, site boards, cable trays, ladders/step ladders, aerial platform, rotary hammer, grinder, insulated tools, PPE, lockout/tagout procedures...). Everything is presented simply: hazards, key points, good practices, and above all the concrete actions to verify before starting.
What makes the difference is the centralized updates. Instructions change, sites change, equipment changes too: OSHAid lets me quickly adjust our practices (new equipment, new site, occupied-premises work, emergency call-out) without redoing all the documentation or chasing different versions.
Ultimately, we save time, the team is more autonomous, and prevention becomes second nature on the job - with the peace of mind of being ready if an OSHA inspection comes along.

- Joel Legrand, Electrician (Austin)Compliance → savings → peace of mind

Prevention that pays, in numbers for your industry

Services·15 employeesTypical businessWithout an inspection-ready programWith OSHAidOSHA penalties at stakeUp to $16,550 per serious violation$0 — inspection-readyCost of a workplace injury$44,000+ average per injury (NSC)Prevented before it happensWorkers' comp premiumRises with every claimLower EMR over time$60,550 of avoided costsone citation and one injury prevented — 15-employee businessSee pricing

Illustrative estimate based on the 2025 OSHA maximum penalty for a serious violation and the National Safety Council average cost of a medically consulted injury. Actual amounts depend on your situation.

Services OSHA FAQ (plumbers, electricians, maintenance, trades...)

What does OSHA compliance mean for technical service trades?
For technical service trades, OSHA compliance means assessing and controlling the hazards of intervention, installation, repair, maintenance and works activities under OSHA standards (29 CFR 1910 / 1926).
Does OSHA apply to plumbers, electricians and other service trades?
Should the risk assessment include travel and on-site work at client premises?

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