KRS 338.031

Obligations of employers and employees

Applied in 22 court decisions — leading case Hargis v. Baize (2005)

Most recently applied in Auslander Props., LLC v. Nalley (September 2018)

History: Created 1972 Ky

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(1) Each employer:

(a) Shall furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to his employees;

(b) Shall comply with occupational safety and health standards promulgated under this chapter.

(2) Each employee shall comply with occupational safety and health standards and all rules, regulations, and orders issued pursuant to this chapter which are applicable to his own actions and conduct.

Official source: Kentucky General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Kentucky statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.