§ 28-20-27. Publication of codes and changes — Posting of lists — Notice to employees.
(a) Every code adopted and every amendment or repeal of these codes shall be compiled as prescribed in § 42-35-5 and published in the manner and quantity required for reference and enforcement. A printed list of the titles of all codes including their amendments issued and adopted by the commission under the provisions of this chapter, together with the dates of their adoption, shall be posted by the employer in every place of employment.
(b) Where appropriate, codes shall contain provisions for the furnishing to employees of information regarding hazards in the workplace, including information about suitable precautions, relevant symptoms, and emergency treatment in case of exposure, by such means as labeling, posting, and, where appropriate, medical examination at no cost to employees, with the results of the examinations being furnished only to appropriate state officials and, if the employee so requests, to his or her physician.
History of Section.P.L. 1973, ch. 260, § 2.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 28 - Labor and Labor Relations
Chapter 28-20 - Division of Occupational Safety
Section 28-20-1. - Definitions.
Section 28-20-2. - Division of occupational safety.
Section 28-20-2.1. - Video display terminals — Informational brochure — Training programs.
Section 28-20-3. - Annual report.
Section 28-20-4.1. - Adoption of regulations pertaining to HIV and hepatitis.
Section 28-20-5. - Devotion to duties — Assignment of compliance inspectors — Other employment.
Section 28-20-6. - Appropriations.
Section 28-20-7. - Applicability and reports of places of business.
Section 28-20-8. - Employer’s duties.
Section 28-20-9. - Employee’s duties.
Section 28-20-10. - Applicability to state and municipal employees.
Section 28-20-11. - Recordkeeping requirements.
Section 28-20-12. - Inspection powers.
Section 28-20-13. - Inspection of violations.
Section 28-20-14. - Procedures to counteract imminent dangers.
Section 28-20-15. - Prosecution of violations.
Section 28-20-16. - Compliance orders.
Section 28-20-17. - Enforcement procedure.
Section 28-20-18. - Penalties.
Section 28-20-19. - Occupational safety and health review board.
Section 28-20-20. - Judicial review.
Section 28-20-21. - Discrimination on account of complaint.
Section 28-20-23. - Compensation of commission members — Assistance — Appropriations.
Section 28-20-25. - Hearing on codes.
Section 28-20-26. - Effective date of codes and changes.
Section 28-20-27. - Publication of codes and changes — Posting of lists — Notice to employees.
Section 28-20-28. - Temporary codes.
Section 28-20-29. - Granting of variances — Statement of reasons for various actions by director.
Section 28-20-30. - Judicial review of code provisions.
Section 28-20-31. - Notice of judicial review — Rules of practice.
Section 28-20-32. - Confidentiality of trade secrets.
Section 28-20-33. - Other safety and health laws unimpaired.