# R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-20-8: Employer€™s duties

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-20_S28-20-8

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-20-8
- **Heading:** Employer€™s duties
- **Jurisdiction:** Rhode Island
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** RI Code / Title 28 / Chapter 28-20 / Section 28-20-8

## Text

(a) Each employer shall furnish to each of his or her employees a place of employment that is free from recognized safety and health hazards that are causing, or are likely to cause, death or serious physical harm to the employees.

(b) Each employer shall comply with occupational safety and health codes promulgated under this chapter.

## Nearby sections

- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-20-1 § 28-20-1. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-20_S28-20-1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-20-2 § 28-20-2. Division of occupational safety.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-20_S28-20-2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-20-2.1 § 28-20-2.1. Video display terminals €” Informational brochure €” Training programs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-20_S28-20-2.1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-20-3 § 28-20-3. Annual report.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-20_S28-20-3.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-20-4 § 28-20-4. Chief of division €” Administrator of occupational safety and health €” Compliance inspectors.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-20_S28-20-4.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-20-4.1 § 28-20-4.1. Adoption of regulations pertaining to HIV and hepatitis.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-20_S28-20-4.1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-20-5 § 28-20-5. Devotion to duties €” Assignment of compliance inspectors €” Other employment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-20_S28-20-5.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-20-6 § 28-20-6. Appropriations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-20_S28-20-6.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-20-7 § 28-20-7. Applicability and reports of places of business.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-20_S28-20-7.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-20-8 § 28-20-8. Employer€™s duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-20_S28-20-8.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-20-9 § 28-20-9. Employee€™s duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-20_S28-20-9.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-20-10 § 28-20-10. Applicability to state and municipal employees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-20_S28-20-10.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-20-11 § 28-20-11. Recordkeeping requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-20_S28-20-11.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-20-12 § 28-20-12. Inspection powers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-20_S28-20-12.md)

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