HR and Workplace Safety: Ohio
Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.
Author: Julie L. Pietrzen, Frantz Ward LLP
Summary
- Ohio offers injured workers an additional award of compensation when the injury is caused by an employer's violation of a specific safety rule. See Violation of Specific Safety Rule.
- Ohio prohibits operating a motor vehicle while using, holding, or physically supporting an electronic wireless communications device. See Driving Policies.
- Ohio allows post-accident drug testing. See Drug and Alcohol Testing as a Safety Measure.