95-147. Training and employee education.
(a) The Commissioner, after consultation with appropriate departments and agencies of the State and subdivisions of government, shall conduct, directly or by grants or contracts, (i) education programs to provide an adequate supply of qualified personnel to carry out the purposes of this Article, and (ii) informational, educational and training programs on the importance of and proper use of adequate safety and health equipment to encourage voluntary compliance.
(b) The Commissioner is also authorized to conduct, directly or by grants or contracts, short-term training of personnel engaged in work related to the Commissioner's responsibilities under this Article.
(c) The Commissioner shall provide employers and employees programs covering recognition, avoidance and prevention of unsafe and unhealthful working conditions in places of employment and shall advise employers and employees, or their representatives, [of] effective means to prevent occupational injuries and illnesses. (1973, c. 295, s. 22.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 95 - Department of Labor and Labor Regulations
Article 16 - Occupational Safety and Health Act of North Carolina.
§ 95-126 - Short title and legislative purpose.
§ 95-129 - Rights and duties of employers.
§ 95-130 - Rights and duties of employees.
§ 95-131 - Development and promulgation of standards; adoption of federal standards and regulations.
§ 95-133 - Office of Director of Occupational Safety and Health; powers and duties of the Director.
§ 95-135 - North Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission.
§ 95-136.1 - Special emphasis inspection program.
§ 95-137 - Issuance of citations.
§ 95-139 - Criminal penalties.
§ 95-140 - Procedures to counteract imminent dangers.
§ 95-142 - Legal representation of the Department of Labor.
§ 95-143 - Record keeping and reporting.
§ 95-145 - Reports to the Secretary.
§ 95-146 - Continuation and effectiveness of this Article.
§ 95-147 - Training and employee education.
§ 95-148 - Safety and health programs of State agencies and local governments.
§ 95-150 - Assurance of adequate funds to enforce Article.
§ 95-152 - Confidentiality of trade secrets.
§ 95-154 - Authorization for similar safety and health federal-state programs.
§ 95-155 - Construction of Article and severability.