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HR and Workplace Safety: Missouri

HR and Workplace Safety (OSHA Compliance) requirements for other states

Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.

Authors: Alan L. Rupe, Aaron R. Sauerwein, Kutak Rock LLP

Summary

  • Missouri does not have an approved state plan regarding job safety and health programs. However, it has an On-Site Safety and Health Consultation Program through the Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations. See Missouri's On-Site Safety and Health Consultation Program.
  • The person in charge has an obligation to report accidents that prevent an injured employee from returning to work within four days, or that lead to death. See Reporting Accidents.
  • Employers are subject to other Missouri regulations regarding the health and safety of employees. See Other Safety Regulations.
  • Missouri has various statutes of limitation related to cases involving toxic substance exposure. See Statutes of Limitation in Toxic Substance Exposure.
  • Missouri has laws prohibiting a person from operating a vehicle while using an electronic communication device and allowing post-accident drug and alcohol testing. See Safety Management.