9-2-2608. Workplace safety contract program.

(a) The department of workforce services shall administer a program of workplace safety contracts as provided in this section.

(b) Upon application from a public or private employer, the department may contract with an employer to take specific actions to increase and provide for effective participation in workplace safety programs created and administered under title 27, chapter 11 or 14 of Wyoming statutes. Contract recipients under this section shall:

(i) Document the number of employees covered under the workplace safety programs created or enhanced by the contract;

(ii) Document decreases in occupational hazards accomplished through participation in the workplace safety programs.

(c) The department shall promulgate rules and regulations for administration of the contract program provided in this section. Contracts under this section shall be conditioned on the following:

(i) The recipient of the contract initiating or participating in a workplace safety program created and administered under title 27, chapter 11 or 14 of Wyoming statutes;

(ii) An in-cash cost sharing contribution of at least ten percent (10%) from the employer;

(iii) No contract under this program shall be made to any individual employer in excess of ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00);

(iv) Funds expended on contracts under this section shall be used solely for enhancement or implementation of workplace safety programs, including for assistance in the purchase of safety equipment necessary to carry out the programs created and administered under title 27, chapter 11 or 14 of Wyoming statutes.

(d) Repealed by Laws 2018, ch. 29, § 2.