Texas § 241.029 POLICIES AND PROCEDURES RELATING TO WORKPLACE SAFETY.

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§ 241.029 — POLICIES AND PROCEDURES RELATING TO WORKPLACE SAFETY.

Texas § 241.029

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Tex. Health and Safety Code Code Ann. § 241.029 (2026).

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Sec. 241.029. POLICIES AND PROCEDURES RELATING TO WORKPLACE SAFETY.

(a)The governing body of a hospital shall adopt policies and procedures related to the work environment for nurses to:

(1)improve workplace safety and reduce the risk of injury, occupational illness, and violence; and

(2)increase the use of ergonomic principles and ergonomically designed devices to reduce injury and fatigue.

(b)The policies and procedures adopted under Subsection (a), at a minimum, must include:

(1)evaluating new products and technology that incorporate ergonomic principles;

(2)educating nurses in the application of ergonomic practices;

(3)conducting workplace audits to identify areas of risk of injury, occupational illness, or violence and recommending ways to reduce those risks;

(4)controlling ac

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Sec. 241.029. POLICIES AND PROCEDURES RELATING TO WORKPLACE SAFETY. (a) The governing body of a hospital shall adopt policies and procedures related to the work environment for nurses to:
(1) improve workplace safety and reduce the risk of injury, occupational illness, and violence; and
(2) increase the use of ergonomic principles and ergonomically designed devices to reduce injury and fatigue.
(b) The policies and procedures adopted under Subsection (a), at a minimum, must include:
(1) evaluating new products and technology that incorporate ergonomic principles;
(2) educating nurses in the application of ergonomic practices;
(3) conducting workplace audits to identify areas of risk of injury, occupational illness, or violence and recommending ways to reduce those risks;
(4) controlling access to those areas identified as having a high risk of violence; and
(5) promptly reporting crimes committed against nurses to appropriate law enforcement agencies.
SUBCHAPTER C. ENFORCEMENT