The written program required under this Article shall describe at a minimum:

(1) The methods to be used to identify, analyze, and control new or existing hazards, conditions, and operations.

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Terms Used In North Carolina General Statutes 143-582

  • following: when used by way of reference to any section of a statute, shall be construed to mean the section next preceding or next following that in which such reference is made; unless when some other section is expressly designated in such reference. See North Carolina General Statutes 12-3

(2) How managers, supervisors, and employees are responsible for implementing the program, controlling accident-related expenditures, and how continued participation of management and employees will be established, measured, and maintained.

(3) How the plan will be communicated to all affected employees so that they are informed of work-related physical, chemical, or biological hazards, and controls necessary to prevent injury or illness.

(4) How managers, supervisors, and employees will receive training in avoidance of job-related injuries and health impairment.

(5) How workplace accidents will be reported and investigated and how corrective actions will be implemented.

(6) How safe work practices and rules will be communicated and enforced.

(7) The safety and health training program that will be made available to employees.

(8) How employees can make complaints concerning safety and health problems without fear of retaliation.

(9) How employees will receive medical attention following a work-related injury or illness. (1991 (Reg. Sess., 1992), c. 994, s. 1.)