HR and Workplace Safety: Tennessee
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 Tennessee requirements regarding workplace safety and health, including those related to the state plan; the Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health Act; the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Division of Occupational Safety and Health (TOSHA); recordkeeping and reporting; workplace posters; differences from federal law; bloodborne pathogens; hazard communication; the statute of limitations for personal injuries; abusive workplace conduct; 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 services.
