HR and Workplace Safety: Rhode Island

Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.

Author: Leanne Coffman

Summary

This guide provides HR professionals with an overview of Rhode Island requirements regarding workplace safety and health, including those related to the absence of a state plan, hazardous substances right to know law, safe patient handling laws, construction, the statute of limitations for personal injuries, the use of electronic devices while driving, and drug and alcohol testing. This guide also provides information on the state's occupational safety and health consultation program.