§ 5-1103

Maryland § 5-1103

• Jurisdiction: Maryland
• Article gle: Labor and Employment
• Title: 5

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(a) The workplace safety committee shall establish a workplace safety program that is appropriate for the size and complexity of the health care facility.

(b) The workplace safety program established under subsection (a) of this section shall include:

(1) a written policy describing how the health care facility provides for the safety of health care workers;

(2) an annual assessment to:

(i) identify hazards, conditions, operations, and situations that could lead to workplace injuries; and

(ii) be used to develop recommendations to reduce the risk of workplace injuries;

(3) a process for reporting, responding to, and tracking incidences of workplace injuries; and

(4) regular workplace safety training for health care workers.