Ohio WC Terms: Violation of a Specific Safety Requirement (VSSR)

Violation of a Specific Safety Requirement (VSSR)

Article II, Section 35 of the Ohio Constitution permits the Industrial Commission to make an additional award for a violation of a specific safety requirement (VSSR). The Commission can make a VSSR award to an injured worker if the injury resulted from the employer's violation of a specific safety code adopted by the Industrial Commission.

For more information about VSSR awards, see Learn About: VSSR Awards.

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