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(a) For the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1987, the Workers’ Compensation Commission shall allocate one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) to a special project for the following purposes:
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(1) Identification of industries or jobs having a high incidence of injuries;
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(2) Determination of the causes of injuries of which there is a high incidence; and
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(3) The provision of educational or advisory services to employers and employees designed to reduce the incidence of such injuries.
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(b) It is the intent of this section to provide information and other services to employers and employees that will improve workplace safety in the State of Arkansas.
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(c) For succeeding fiscal years, the commission shall determine to what extent the project should be funded.