HR and Workplace Safety: Vermont
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 Vermont requirements regarding workplace safety and health, including those related to the state plan, the Vermont Occupational Safety and Health Act, the Vermont Occupational Safety and Health Administration (VOSHA), reporting and recordkeeping, workplace posters, differences from federal law, 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.