Section 241.029 - Policies and Procedures Relating to Workplace Safety(a) The governing body of a hospital shall adopt policies and procedures related to the work environment for nurses to:(1) improve workplace safety and reduce the risk of injury, occupational illness, and violence; and(2) increase the use of ergonomic principles and ergonomically designed devices to reduce injury and fatigue.(b) The policies and procedures adopted under Subsection (a), at a minimum, must include:(1) evaluating new products and technology that incorporate ergonomic principles;(2) educating nurses in the application of ergonomic practices;(3) conducting workplace audits to identify areas of risk of injury, occupational illness, or violence and recommending ways to reduce those risks;(4) controlling access to those areas identified as having a high risk of violence; and(5) promptly reporting crimes committed against nurses to appropriate law enforcement agencies.Tex. Health and Safety Code § 241.029
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 876, Sec. 13, eff. 6/20/2003.