Kentucky Compliance Training
Requirements 2026

Requirements

• Provide a workplace free of recognized hazards under KY OSH (KRS Chapter 338).
• Train employees on hazards specific to their jobs before exposure (e.g., hazard communication, lockout/tagout, fall protection, PPE).
• Maintain a written hazard communication program and train on chemical labels and safety data sheets.
• Record and report work-related injuries and illnesses per KY OSH recordkeeping rules.

Key Standards

• KRS Chapter 338 (Kentucky Occupational Safety and Health Act)
• 803 KAR (Kentucky OSH administrative regulations adopting federal 29 CFR 1910/1926 standards)
• Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200 as adopted by KY OSH)

Certification Details

• No statewide certificate is issued; employers must document training content, dates, and attendees.
• Retain training and injury/illness records and make them available to KY OSH compliance officers on request.

Penalties

• Serious violations: up to roughly $16,000+ per violation, mirroring federal OSHA maximums adopted by KY OSH.
• Willful or repeat violations: up to roughly $160,000+ per violation; failure-to-abate penalties accrue daily.

Requirements

• Maintain and distribute an anti-harassment and anti-discrimination policy with a complaint procedure.
• Train employees and supervisors on recognizing, reporting, and preventing harassment (best practice, not state-mandated).
• Investigate complaints promptly and take corrective action.
• Document training completion to support an affirmative defense if claims arise.

Key Standards

• Kentucky Civil Rights Act (KRS Chapter 344)
• Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (federal)
• EEOC harassment prevention guidance (federal best practice)

Certification Details

• No state certificate required; retain internal completion records and policy acknowledgments.
• Recommended annual refresher training for all staff, with enhanced training for supervisors.

Penalties

• No penalty for failing to train, but liability for harassment claims under KRS 344 and Title VII can include back pay, compensatory and punitive damages, and attorney's fees.
• Lack of training and an effective policy weakens an employer's defense in litigation.

Requirements

• Employ at least one ANSI-accredited Certified Food Protection Manager per establishment under the Kentucky Food Code.
• Ensure food handlers are trained in safe food handling, temperature control, allergens, and sanitation.
• Follow local health department training and permitting requirements, which vary by county.
• Maintain certificates on site for health inspections.

Key Standards

• Kentucky Food Code (902 KAR 45:005, based on the FDA Food Code)
• ANSI-accredited Certified Food Protection Manager requirement
• Local health department food handler/permit rules

Certification Details

• Food Protection Manager certification is typically valid for 5 years through ANSI-accredited programs (e.g., ServSafe).
• Food handler training certificates should be retained per local health department renewal cycles.

Penalties

• Health code violations can result in fines, mandatory re-inspection, permit suspension, or closure of the establishment.
• Operating without a required certified manager can block permit issuance or renewal.

Requirements

• Verify legal drinking age and refuse service to intoxicated or underage patrons.
• Train servers and sellers in responsible beverage service, ID checking, and over-service prevention (STAR-aligned).
• Follow Kentucky ABC licensing conditions and any local server-training mandates.
• Maintain records of completed server training for licensing and inspections.

Key Standards

• Kentucky ABC laws (KRS Chapter 241-244)
• STAR (Server Training in Alcohol Regulations) program guidance
• Local jurisdiction responsible-beverage-service requirements

Certification Details

• Responsible-beverage certificates are commonly valid for 2-3 years depending on the provider and local rule.
• Keep completion records on file for ABC and local authority review.

Penalties

• Selling to minors or intoxicated persons can lead to fines, license suspension or revocation, and dram-shop liability.
• Local jurisdictions may deny or condition licenses where required server training is not completed.