HR and Workplace Safety: Utah
Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.
Author: Benjamin Harmon, Callister, Nebeker & McCullough
Summary
- Utah operates its own federally approved occupational safety and health plan. See Overview.
- Utah's plan requires enhanced employer reporting and imposes significant sanctions (civil and criminal) for failure to adequately report injuries. See Reporting Requirements.
- Utah's plan features several unique standards for numerous industries. See Industry Specific Standards.