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§ 5-1002. Voluntary Protection Program

West's Annotated Code of MarylandLabor and EmploymentEffective: October 1, 2017

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Labor and Employment
Title 5. Occupational Safety and Health (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 10. Voluntary Protection Program (Refs & Annos)
Effective: October 1, 2017
MD Code, Labor and Employment, § 5-1002
§ 5-1002. Voluntary Protection Program
Currentness
Recognition of employers with exemplary worker safety and health programs
(a)(1) There is a Voluntary Protection Program in the Division of Labor and Industry.
(2) Under the Program, the Commissioner shall recognize employers with places of employment in which an exemplary, voluntarily implemented worker safety and health management system has been implemented that exceeds basic compliance with occupational safety and health laws and regulations.
Purpose of Program
(b) The purpose of the Program is to encourage participating employers to have exemplary worker safety and health programs.
Application submitted to Commissioner
(c) An employer who wishes to participate in the Program shall submit an application to the Commissioner for approval.
Commissioner to establish application form and documentation required
(d) The Commissioner shall establish the contents of the application form, as well as other documentation that the Commissioner may require.

Credits

Added by Acts 2017, c. 517, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2017.
MD Code, Labor and Employment, § 5-1002, MD LABOR & EMPLY § 5-1002
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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