Maryland § 5-104
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 5-104, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-104.
(a) Each employer shall provide each employee of the employer with employment and a place of employment that are:
(1) safe and healthful; and
(2) free from each recognized hazard that is causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to the employee.
(b) (1) Each employer shall comply with this title, each applicable regulation that the Commissioner adopts to carry out this title, and each applicable order that the Commissioner passes under this title.
(2) Each employee shall comply with this title and, when applicable to the employee’s actions and conduct in the course of employment, each regulation that the Commissioner passes under this title.
(c) (1) Each employer shall keep its employees informed of their protections and duties under this title, including each applicable occupational safety and health standard, by:
(i) posting notice where notices to employees normally are posted; or
(ii) using other appropriate means.
(2) In addition to the requirements under paragraph (1) of this subsection, each public body annually shall make available to each of its employees a copy of:
(i) the report issued by the Commissioner under § 5–206(f) of this title; and
(ii) citations issued by the Commissioner to the public body in the immediately preceding year, if any.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 5-104
What does Maryland Code § 5-104 cover?
Section 5-104 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maryland § 5-104?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 5-104" (Maryland). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 5-104 apply to my situation?
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