§ 95-147. Training and employee education. - North Carolina Statutes

§95‑147.  Training and employee education.

 (a) The Commissioner, afterconsultation with appropriate  departments and agencies of the State andsubdivisions of government, shall conduct, directly or by grants or contracts,(i) education programs to provide an adequate supply of qualified personnel tocarry out the purposes of this Article, and (ii) informational, educational andtraining programs on the importance of and proper use of adequate safety andhealth equipment to encourage voluntary compliance.

 (b) The Commissioner is alsoauthorized to conduct, directly or by grants or contracts, short‑termtraining of personnel engaged in work related to the Commissioner'sresponsibilities under this Article.

 (c) The Commissioner shallprovide employers and employees programs covering recognition, avoidance andprevention of unsafe and unhealthful working conditions in places of employmentand shall advise employers and employees, or their representatives, [of]effective means to prevent occupational injuries and illnesses. (1973,c. 295, s. 22.)