Since Rhode Island lacks a formal state plan, federal OSHA is in charge of monitoring the workers there. OSHA advises that entry-level employees and those in supervisory roles participate in OSHA 10 Hour courses and OSHA 30 Hour courses for their training requirements, even though the OSHA training will cover the job-specific legislation needed by the majority of businesses in Rhode Island.
All construction workers hired for state or municipal contracts must also complete the OSHA 10 Hour Construction Training if the project has a budget of $100,000 or more.
In addition to OSHA’s Hazardous Communication Standards for Workers, all employers, whether in the public or private sector, are required to inform their staff about any potential hazards associated with specific substances used in their facilities under the Rhode Island Hazardous Substance Right to Know General Law (R.I. G.L. 28-21).
