relative to requiring the department of labor review and adopt workers' occupational safety requirements that are similar to OSHA standards.

HB 303 requires New Hampshire's Department of Labor to adopt occupational safety standards for state employers that are at least as protective as federal OSHA standards (excluding specific subparts). It mandates the commissioner to implement these rules within three years, review them annually, and update them as needed, while maintaining public records of these reviews. The bill authorizes the hiring of up to six new labor inspectors and one support staff position to enforce these standards, with costs covered by existing department funds. This applies directly to public employers, including state agencies, counties, and municipalities, ensuring their workplace safety protections meet or exceed federal baseline requirements.