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Section 241.029. Policies and Procedures Relating to Workplace Safety

TX Health & Safety Code § 241.029 (2019) (N/A)
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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.

Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 876, Sec. 13, eff. June 20, 2003.

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