The Joint Loss Safety Management Committee program is designed to prevent accidents and illnesses and is established and administered jointly by employees and management.

Lab 1403.01 Safety and Health Requirements

  Lab 1403.01  Safety and Health Requirements.

          (a)  Each employer shall furnish to each of its employees employment and a place of employment that are free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to its employees.

          (b)  Each employee shall comply with all safety rules and regulations that are applicable to the employee’s own actions and conduct.

          (c)  The employer shall instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and in the rules applicable to his work environment to control or eliminate any hazards or other exposure to illness or injury.

          (d)  The use of any machinery, tool, material, or equipment which is not in compliance with any applicable requirement of these rules shall be prohibited.

RSA 281-A:64 III

RSA 281-A:64 III Every employer of 15 or more employees shall establish and administer a joint loss management committee composed of equal numbers of employer and employee representatives. Employee representatives shall be selected by the employees. If workers are represented by a union, the union shall select the employee representatives. The joint loss management committee shall meet regularly to develop and carry out workplace safety programs, alternative work programs that allow and encourage injured employees to return to work, and programs for continuing education of employers and employees on the subject of workplace safety. The committee shall perform all duties required in rules adopted pursuant to this section.