HR and Workplace Safety: Texas
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 Texas requirements regarding workplace safety and health, including those related to the absence of a state plan, reporting violations, accident prevention plans, hazard communication for agricultural employers, workplace posters, 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 and recognition programs.