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Poster Update Log: Puerto Rico & Federal Poster
Overview
Puerto Rico employers are required to post the PR OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) notice in the workplace. This notice, issued by the Puerto Rico Department of Labor and Human Resources (DTRH), informs employees of their rights and protections under the Puerto Rico Workplace Safety and Health Act, Act No. 16 of August 5, 1975. The notice has been revised, and the updated version reflects a change in how penalties for violations are described. Employers who are currently posting an older version of this notice should replace it with the current DTRH-issued version.
What Changed
The PR OSHA notice has been updated from the previously circulated 2017 version. The primary change is to the penalty language. The older version listed fixed dollar amounts for violations, while the current DTRH version removes those figures and instead references penalties that align with OSHA-adopted civil penalty levels. Employers posting the older notice should replace it with the current version.
Key Details Included in the Notice
- Employee Rights and Protections: The notice outlines employee rights under Act No. 16, including the right to request a workplace inspection, file a complaint with PR OSHA, and be free from retaliation for exercising those rights.
- Employer and Employee Responsibilities: Employers must provide a workplace free from recognized hazards and comply with all applicable safety and health standards. Employees are likewise required to follow all safety rules and regulations applicable to their own conduct at work.
- Updated Penalty Language: The notice no longer lists fixed penalty dollar amounts. Instead, it references penalties consistent with OSHA-adopted civil penalty levels, as required to maintain the validity of Puerto Rico's state plan.
Where Can I Find More Information?
- All In One Poster Company is the leading provider of labor law and safety posters for all 50 states (Including Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico) in the USA. Our website: https://www.allinoneposters.com
- Poster Update Log: Puerto Rico State Labor Law Poster
- Puerto Rico Department of Labor and Human Resources: DTRH Home Page
