District Of Columbia § 1-623.02b - Functions — Disability compensation.
Full text of District Of Columbia D.C. Code § 1-623.02b — Functions — Disability compensation., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1-623.02b. Functions — Disability compensation.
1-623.02bThe functions of the program shall be to:
Establish appropriate systems and procedures for the reporting of occupational accidents and illnesses;
Maintain and analyze records of all occupational accidents and illnesses occurring within agencies;
Study safety problems and recommend actions to correct undesirable conditions or unsafe practices;
Monitor and evaluate adequacy and effectiveness of safety procedures and practices of District agencies through inspection;
Make determinations and awards for, or against payment of compensation under this chapter;
Pay compensation to employees for work related disability or death resulting from personal injury sustained in the performance of their duty, as specified in this section;
Conduct promotional campaigns to stimulate employees’ interest in accident prevention and to train and motivate supervisors in accident prevention concepts, practices and techniques;
Develop and maintain working agreements with designated physicians and other public or private organizations, as required; and
Monitor the adequacy and effectiveness of medical services under this section, and develop guidelines for the determination of disabilities and professional fees.
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What does D.C. Code § 1-623.02b cover?
Section 1-623.02b ("Functions — Disability compensation.") is part of the D.C. Code, the codified statutory law of District Of Columbia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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