Indiana Compliance Training
Requirements 2026

Requirements

• Provide a workplace free of recognized hazards under the Indiana Occupational Safety and Health Act (IC 22-8-1.1)
• Train employees on hazards specific to their jobs, in a language they understand
• Maintain hazard communication, emergency action, and PPE programs where applicable
• Record and report work-related injuries and illnesses; report fatalities within 8 hours and severe injuries within 24 hours

Key Standards

• Indiana Occupational Safety and Health Act, IC 22-8-1.1
• 29 CFR 1910 (General Industry) and 29 CFR 1926 (Construction) as adopted by IOSHA
• Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)

Certification Details

• No single statewide safety certificate; training requirements are standard-specific (e.g., HazCom, lockout/tagout, fall protection)
• Employers must document that required training occurred and was understood

Penalties

• Serious violations: up to approximately $16,131 per violation (2026 federal-aligned maximums)
• Willful or repeat violations: up to approximately $161,323 per violation
• Failure-to-abate: up to approximately $16,131 per day

Requirements

• Employ at least one Certified Food Handler per food establishment under IC 16-42-5.2
• Certified Food Handler must complete an accredited food safety program and pass an approved exam
• Train all food employees on safe food handling, temperatures, and personal hygiene
• Maintain certification records available for health-department inspection

Key Standards

• Indiana Certified Food Handler law, IC 16-42-5.2
• Indiana Retail Food Establishment Sanitation Requirements (410 IAC 7-24)
• FDA Food Code as adopted by Indiana

Certification Details

• Certified Food Handler credential typically valid for 5 years
• Must be earned through an ANSI/ANAB-accredited program and exam
• General food-handler training recommended for all other food employees

Penalties

• Health-department citations, re-inspection fees, and fines for non-compliance
• Permit suspension or establishment closure for serious or repeat sanitation violations

Requirements

• Obtain an employee permit from the Indiana ATC before serving or selling alcohol
• Complete an ATC-approved server education program for the employee permit
• Verify customer age and refuse service to intoxicated or underage patrons
• Keep employee permits current and on file at the licensed premises

Key Standards

• Indiana Alcoholic Beverage law, IC 7.1
• Indiana ATC employee permit and server training requirements
• Title 905 IAC (Alcohol and Tobacco Commission rules)

Certification Details

• Server education certificate required to apply for the ATC employee permit
• Employee permits are issued for a set term and must be renewed
• Training covers ID checks, dram-shop liability, and responsible service

Penalties

• Fines and administrative penalties from the ATC for serving without a valid permit
• Permit suspension or revocation and potential dram-shop civil liability for over-service

Requirements

• No Indiana statute mandates sexual harassment training, but federal Title VII prohibits harassment and training is a strong affirmative defense
• Indiana's data breach law (IC 24-4.9) requires reasonable safeguards and prompt breach notification
• Workplace violence prevention training is recommended, not state-mandated
• Adopt anti-harassment, cybersecurity, and violence-prevention policies with regular employee training

Key Standards

• Federal Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (EEOC)
• Indiana Disclosure of Security Breach law, IC 24-4.9
• EEOC harassment-prevention guidance (best practice)

Certification Details

• No state certificate required; employers should document completion of harassment and cybersecurity training
• Annual or biennial refresher training recommended

Penalties

• EEOC/federal liability and damages for unaddressed harassment
• Indiana Attorney General enforcement and penalties for data-breach-law violations