Section 5-1001 – “Program” Defined

    In this subtitle, “Program” means the Voluntary Protection Program established under § 5–1002 of this subtitle.

Section 5-1002 – General Consideration

    (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.     (b)    The purpose of […]

Section 5-1003 – Evaluations; Compliance; Exemptions

    (a)    In evaluating an employer’s application for participation in the Program, the Commissioner may conduct an on–site evaluation of the employer’s place of employment.     (b)    After the approval of an employer’s application for participation, the employer’s continued participation in the Program is contingent on the employer’s compliance with the regulations adopted by the Commissioner under § 5–1004 […]

Section 5-1004 – Regulations

    (a)    The Commissioner shall adopt regulations to implement the Program.     (b)    The regulations adopted in accordance with subsection (a) of this section shall include requirements for:         (1)    evidence of senior management leadership in the area of occupational safety and health, along with active and meaningful employee involvement;         (2)    comprehensive hazard prevention, mitigation, and control programs;         (3)    systematic assessment of occupational […]