North Carolina General Statutes 143-581. Program goals
Terms Used In North Carolina General Statutes 143-581
- state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, shall be construed to extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories, so called; and the words "United States" shall be construed to include the said district and territories and all dependencies. See North Carolina General Statutes 12-3
The Office of State Human Resources shall establish a written program for State employee workplace safety, health, and workers’ compensation. The program shall promote safe and healthful working conditions and shall be based on clearly stated goals and objectives for meeting the goals. The program shall provide managers, supervisors, and employees with a clear and firm 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, and biological hazards in the workplace; communicating potential hazards to employees; and assuring adequate housekeeping and sanitation. (1991 (Reg. Sess., 1992), c. 994, s. 1; 2015-241, s. 30.18(b).)