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Employee Health: Vermont

Employee Health requirements for other states

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

Author: Leanne Coffman, The Safety Training Solution LLC

Summary

  • Certain infectious diseases are covered by state law and must be reported to the appropriate agencies. See Infectious Diseases.
  • Specific diseases and health conditions contracted by fire fighters may be considered presumptive illnesses. See Occupationally Acquired Diseases.
  • Vermont prohibits smoking in enclosed workplaces. See Smoking at Work.
  • The use of medical and recreational marijuana is permitted. See Marijuana.
  • Vermont has a Good Samaritan law, which provides conditional protection for those offering voluntary medical care. See Good Samaritan Law.