The issue focused on federal rules that require states to develop and apply workplace safety plans. State law may not require a workplace safety plan but the safety plan should be used by the employer to determine if a worker is capable of safely performing his or her work. The group was critical of this rule because it does not protect workers from dangerous work or ensure an employer does not engage in other dangerous work if the plan is not followed. Some states have increased the number of requirements on employers, including the use of OSHA pre