The following is declared to be the public policy of the state:Occupational accidents produce economic and social loss, impair productivity and retard the advancement of standards of living. Both humane and economic considerations recommend the establishment and implementation of effective injury control measures. A unified, continuing, professional effort is required. A dynamic program of health and safety education and training is the best known solution to the control of occupational accidents.
Laws 1970, c. 287, § 13, operative July 1, 1970.