Oklahoma Code § 69-1735

§ 69-1735.

On-the-job employee safety program.

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 69. Roads, Bridges, and Ferries

It is the intent of the Legislature that the promotion of safety

in the workplace is a legitimate public purpose. In order to

establish a public employee benefit program to encourage safety in

the workplace, the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority is hereby directed to

establish an on-the-job employee safety program which encourages

work unit safety and reduces lost productivity and compensation

costs. In order to promote job safety in work units with

exceptional safety records, the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority is

authorized to expend from monies available in the Oklahoma Turnpike

Authority General Fund so much thereof as may be necessary for the

purpose of recognition awards for presentation to the members of

work units or individual employees with exceptional safety records.

Recognition awards shall consist of distinctive wearing apparel,

service pins, U.S. Savings Bonds, or other appropriate awards, the

value of which shall not exceed Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) per

employee, which recognize the safety achievement of the work unit or

individual employees.

Added by Laws 1998, c. 72, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 1998. Amended by Laws

2008, c. 145, § 2, emerg. eff. May 9, 2008.