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Florida Labor Code Section 440.1025 - Workers' Compensation - Employer workplace safety program in ratesetting; program requirements; rulemaking.

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Title XXXI   LABOR

Chapter 440   WORKERS' COMPENSATION

440.1025  Employer workplace safety program in ratesetting; program requirements; rulemaking.--

(1)  For a public or private employer to be eligible for receipt of specific identifiable consideration under s. 627.0915 for a workplace safety program in the setting of rates, the employer must have a workplace safety program. At a minimum, the program must include a written safety policy and safety rules, and make provision for safety inspections, preventative maintenance, safety training, first-aid, accident investigation, and necessary recordkeeping. The department may adopt rules for insurers to utilize in determining employer compliance with the requirements of this section.

(2)  The division shall publicize on the Internet, and shall encourage insurers to publicize, the availability of free safety consultation services and safety program resources.

History.--s. 9, ch. 2001-91; s. 471, ch. 2003-261; s. 9, ch. 2003-412.

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Last modified: November 21, 2006