Sec. 411.106. SAFETY CLASSIFICATION. (a) To establish a safety classification for employers, the division shall:
(1) obtain medical and compensation cost information regularly compiled by the department in performing rate-making duties and functions regarding employer liability and workers' compensation insurance; and
(2) collect and compile information relating to:
(A) the frequency rate of accidents;
(B) the existence and implementation of private safety programs;
(C) the number of work-hour losses because of injuries; and
(D) other facts showing accident experience.
(b) From the information obtained under Subsection (a), the division shall classify employers as appropriate to implement this subchapter.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 9.54(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 265 (H.B. 7), Sec. 3.222, eff. September 1, 2005.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 5 - Workers' Compensation
Subtitle A - Texas Workers' Compensation Act
Chapter 411 - Workers' Health and Safety
Subchapter H. General Requirements Relating to Occupational Health and Safety
Section 411.101. Legislative Policy; Purpose
Section 411.103. Duty of Employer to Provide Safe Workplace
Section 411.104. Division Duties
Section 411.105. Confidential Information; Penalty
Section 411.106. Safety Classification
Section 411.107. Elimination of Safety Impediments
Section 411.108. Accident Reports