OSHA Training Obligations You Need To Know For Rhode Island

Rhode Island doesn't have an official state plan; thus, federal OSHA oversees the workers there. While the Outreach training will address job-specific laws required by most companies in Rhode Island, OSHA recommends that entry-level workers and supervisory positions enroll in OSHA 10 Hour courses and OSHA 30 Hour courses for their training needs.

Also, if the project costs $100,000 or more, all construction employees hired for state or municipal contracts must complete the OSHA 10 Hour Construction Training.

The Rhode Island Hazardous Substance Right to Know General Law (R.I. G.L. 28-21) requires all employers, whether from the private sector or the public sector, to inform their employees about the potential hazards of specific substances used in their facilities, in addition to OSHA's Hazardous Communication Standards for workers.