This guide provides HR professionals with an overview of New Hampshire requirements regarding workplace safety and health, including those related to the absence of a state plan, the Safety and Training Division of the New Hampshire Department of Labor, compliance programs, safety programs, joint loss management committees, and the use of electronic devices while driving.
Employers that have more than 10 employees are subject to the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act) and are required to maintain and provide records relating to employee injuries and illnesses. In order to properly record illnesses and injuries for Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) records, employers should follow the steps in this How To.
Leading practice guidance explaining the benefits of having effective internal whistleblowing procedures and guiding employers on how to introduce and manage a whistleblowing policy and procedure, encourage employees to raise concerns and ensure that concerns are dealt with appropriately.