HR and Workplace Safety: Maryland
Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.
Author: Theresa Rogers
Summary
- Maryland has its own state OSHA plan. See State OSH.
- Maryland has a unique requirement for Notices of Contest. See Citations.
- The Maryland Essential Workers' Protection Act provides occupational safety and health protections to essential workers during a catastrophic health emergency related to a communicable disease. See Essential Workers' Protection Act.
- Maryland restricts phone use while driving. See Work-Related Driving Policies.