95-250. Definitions. The following definitions shall apply in this Article: (1) "Experience rate modifier" means the numerical modification applied by the Rate Bureau to an experience rating for use in determining workers’ compensation premiums. (2) "Worksite" means a single physical location where business is conducted or where operations are performed by employees of an employer. […]
95-251. Safety and health programs. (a) Establishment of safety and health programs. (1) Except as provided in subdivision (2) of this subsection, each employer with an experience rate modifier of 1.5 or greater shall, in accordance with this section, establish and carry out a safety and health program to reduce or eliminate hazards and to […]
95-252. Safety and health committees required. (a) Establishment of safety and health committees. Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, each employer with 11 or more employees and an experience rate modifier of 1.5 or greater shall provide for the establishment of safety and health committees and the selection of employee safety and […]
95-253. Additional rights. The rights and remedies provided to employees and employee safety and health representatives under this Article are in addition to, and not in lieu of, any other rights and remedies provided by contract or by other applicable law and are not intended to alter or affect those other rights and remedies. (1991 […]
95-254. Rules. (a) Safety and health programs. Not later than one year after July 15, 1992, the Commissioner shall adopt final rules concerning the establishment and implementation of employer safety and health programs under G.S. 95-251. Rules adopted shall include provisions for the training and education of employees and safety and health committee members. These […]
95-255. Reports. (a) Upon the final adoption of all rules required to be adopted by the Commissioner under this Article, the Commissioner shall determine, based on information provided by the North Carolina Rate Bureau, the employers with an experience rate modifier of 1.5 or greater and shall notify these employers of the applicability of G.S. […]
95-255.1. Technical assistance. Employers notified pursuant to G.S. 95-255(a) shall be offered technical assistance from the Division of Occupational Safety and Health to reduce injuries and illnesses in their workplaces. (1997-443, s. 17(a).)
95-256. Penalties. (a) The Commissioner may levy a civil penalty, not to exceed the amounts listed as follows, for a violation of this Article: Employers with 10 or less employees $ 2,000 Employers with 11-50 employees $ 5,000 Employers with 51-100 employees $10,000 Employers with more than 100 employees $25,000. (b) The Commissioner, in determining […]
