Chapter 182 — Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1973

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It was part of the … 182.61 This section was repealed when Minnesota adopted the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1973. It was part of the … 182.62 This section was repealed when Minnesota adopted the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1973. It was part of the … 182.65 Citation and Legislative Purpose This is the opening section of the Minnesota Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1973 (MNOSHA). It declares that the … 182.651 Definitions This section defines key terms used in Minnesota's workplace safety law. It covers who counts as an employer, employee, … 182.652 Coverage Minnesota's workplace safety law applies to all workplaces in the state, except for those under the exclusive control of … 182.6521 Independent Contractors Independent contractors doing building construction or improvements must follow the same workplace safety standards as … 182.6525 Crane Operation Anyone who operates a crane with a lifting capacity of five tons or more on a construction site must have a valid crane … 182.6526 Warehouse Distribution Worker Safety Large warehouse and distribution center employers (250+ workers at one site or 1,000+ statewide) must give workers a … 182.653 Rights and Duties of Employers Employers must provide a workplace free from known hazards that could cause death or serious injury. They must follow … 182.654 Rights and Duties of Employees Employees must follow workplace safety standards. They have the right to participate in setting standards, be notified … 182.6545 Rights of Next of Kin Upon Death When a worker dies on the job, the Department of Labor and Industry must try to find the worker's closest relatives and … 182.655 Occupational Safety and Health Standards The Commissioner of Labor and Industry sets workplace safety standards through a public process. Employers and workers … 182.6551 Citation; Safe Patient Handling Act Sections 182.6551 through 182.6554 are known as the Safe Patient Handling Act. This law is designed to protect health … 182.6552 Definitions This section defines terms used in the Safe Patient Handling Act, including what counts as a health care facility, a … 182.6553 Safe Patient Handling Program Health care facilities must create and maintain a safe patient handling program. The program must include policies for … 182.6554 Safe Patient Handling in Clinical Settings Clinical training programs at colleges and universities must include instruction on safe patient handling techniques. … 182.6555 Reducing Occupational Exposures to Blood-borne Pathogens Through Sharps Injuries Employers must follow federal OSHA rules to protect workers from blood-borne diseases caused by needlestick and other … 182.656 Occupational Safety and Health Advisory Council The Occupational Safety and Health Advisory Council is a 12-member group that advises the Department of Labor and … 182.657 Rules The Commissioner of Labor and Industry has the authority to create rules needed to carry out the workplace safety law, … 182.6575 Waiver Prohibited Employers cannot ask or force workers to give up any rights they have under Minnesota's workplace safety law. Any such … 182.658 Posting Requirements Employers must post notices telling workers about their rights and responsibilities under the workplace safety law. The … 182.659 Inspections The Commissioner of Labor and Industry has the authority to inspect workplaces to check for safety violations. … 182.66 Citations When the commissioner finds a safety violation during an inspection, a citation is issued describing the violation and … 182.661 Enforcement This section sets out how workplace safety violations are enforced, including the process for issuing penalties, … 182.662 Procedures to Counteract Serious and Imminent Dangers When the commissioner finds that a workplace condition poses a serious and immediate danger of death or serious harm, … 182.6625 Honoring Deceased Workers When a worker dies in an accident on a public construction project, the commissioner can put up a plaque honoring the … 182.663 Statistics and Record Keeping Employers must keep records and report workplace injuries, illnesses, and deaths as required by the commissioner. The … 182.664 Occupational Safety and Health Review Board The Occupational Safety and Health Review Board is a three-member body that hears appeals from employers and employees … 182.665 Judicial Review Any person who disagrees with a final order of the Review Board, or with any safety standard or rule issued by the … 182.666 Penalties Employers who violate workplace safety standards can face monetary penalties. Serious violations carry fines up to … 182.667 Criminal Penalties Employers who willfully violate a safety standard and cause the death of a worker can face criminal penalties, including … 182.668 Protection of Trade Secrets Employers can protect trade secrets during workplace safety inspections and hearings. However, the need to protect trade … 182.669 Discrimination Employers cannot fire, demote, or otherwise punish workers for filing safety complaints, participating in inspections or … 182.67 Administrative Authority The Commissioner of Labor and Industry is responsible for administering Minnesota's workplace safety law. The … 182.671 Workers' Compensation Minnesota's workplace safety law does not change or replace the state's workers' compensation law. Both laws operate … 182.672 Representation in Civil Litigation The attorney general represents the Commissioner of Labor and Industry in all civil lawsuits related to workplace safety … 182.673 Training and Education The commissioner must create education and training programs to help employers and workers recognize and prevent unsafe … 182.6731 Safety Awards The Commissioner of Labor and Industry can give safety awards to businesses that have excellent safety records. The … 182.674 Reports The commissioner must provide reports on workplace safety activities, including information about inspections, … 182.675 Relationship to Collective Bargaining Workers and employers may try to resolve safety disputes through collective bargaining agreements or other dispute … 182.676 Safety Committees Every public or private employer with more than 25 employees must create a joint labor-management safety committee. The … 182.677 Ergonomics The commissioner has the authority to address ergonomic hazards in the workplace. This includes setting standards and … 182.678 Surgical Smoke Evacuation System Policies Health care facilities that perform surgical procedures must develop policies for using surgical smoke evacuation … 182.679 Commercial Diving Operations This section sets safety standards for commercial diving operations in Minnesota, including requirements for dive team …