Article 13.

Employee Workplace Requirements Program for Safety, Health, and Workers' Compensation.

§ 126A-13-1.  Program goals.

OSHR shall establish a written program for executive branch agencies for employee workplace environmental, health, and safety, and workers' compensation. The program shall promote safe and healthful working conditions, be based on clearly stated goals and objectives, and provide managers and employees with an understanding of the State's concern for protecting employees from job-related injuries and health impairment; preventing accidents and fires; planning for emergencies and emergency medical procedures; identifying and controlling physical, chemical, biological, and radiological hazards in the workplace; communicating potential hazards to employees; and assuring adequate housekeeping and sanitation.  (2026-40, s. 1.)