(a) The General Assembly finds that: (1) personal injuries and illnesses that arise out of conditions of employment substantially burden employers and employees in terms of lost production, medical expenses, disability compensation payments, and lost wages; and (2) the prevention of these injuries and illnesses is in the best interest and welfare of the people and the State. […]
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, this title applies to the working conditions at each work place in the State. (b) This title does not apply to a working condition of: (1) an employee of the federal government or its units; or (2) an employee whose occupational safety and health is protected under: (i) the Federal […]
(a) Each employer shall provide each employee of the employer with employment and a place of employment that are: (1) safe and healthful; and (2) free from each recognized hazard that is causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to the employee. (b) (1) Each employer shall comply with this title, each applicable regulation that the Commissioner […]
