Wyoming Compliance Training
Requirements 2026

Requirements

• Provide a workplace free of recognized hazards under the Wyoming Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Train employees on hazards specific to their jobs, including hazard communication, PPE, and emergency procedures.
• Maintain injury and illness records and post required OSHA notices.

Key Standards

• Wyoming OSHA state plan administered by the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services (DWS)
• OSHA 29 CFR 1910 (General Industry) and 1926 (Construction) standards adopted by Wyoming
• OSHA 10-Hour Outreach recognized for foundational worker safety training

Certification Details

• OSHA 10-Hour and 30-Hour Outreach cards are issued through DOL-authorized trainers.
• Hazard-specific training should be documented and refreshed as job duties or standards change.

Penalties

• Wyoming OSHA adopts federal penalty structures, with serious violations reaching roughly $16,000+ each.
• Willful or repeat violations can exceed $160,000 per violation.

Requirements

• No Wyoming statute requires sexual harassment prevention training.
• Federal Title VII prohibits workplace harassment for employers with 15+ employees.
• Training helps establish an affirmative defense and supports a respectful workplace.

Key Standards

• Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (EEOC-enforced)
• Wyoming Fair Employment Practices Act
• EEOC guidance recommending regular anti-harassment training

Certification Details

• No state-set training interval; annual or biennial refreshers are common best practice.
• Maintain records of completion to support anti-harassment policies.

Penalties

• No state training-specific penalty.
• Harassment claims can result in federal/state liability, damages, and legal costs.

Requirements

• Wyoming adopts the FDA Food Code through the Wyoming Department of Agriculture's Consumer Health Services.
• Establishments must have a Person in Charge demonstrating food safety knowledge.
• Food handler training is widely expected; verify specific local health jurisdiction rules.

Key Standards

• FDA Food Code as adopted by the Wyoming Department of Agriculture
• Wyoming Food Safety Rule
• ANSI-accredited food handler and manager programs

Certification Details

• Food handler certificates are commonly valid for around three years.
• A Certified Food Protection Manager may be required for the Person in Charge demonstration.

Penalties

• Inspection violations can lead to reinspection, fines, or permit suspension.
• Repeat or critical violations may result in closure.

Requirements

• No general Wyoming statute mandates employee cybersecurity training for private employers.
• Wyoming's data breach notification law requires safeguarding of personal information.
• Security-awareness training is a recognized best practice to reduce breach risk.

Key Standards

• Wyoming data breach notification statutes (W.S. 40-12-501 et seq.)
• NIST Cybersecurity Framework (voluntary best practice)
• Industry standards such as HIPAA or PCI DSS where applicable

Certification Details

• No state-set certification interval; annual refreshers are common best practice.
• Document completion to support data-protection policies.

Penalties

• No training-specific penalty.
• Data breaches can trigger notification duties, remediation costs, and liability.