Iowa Code r. 875-8.1 - Purpose and scope
This chapter contains procedures for the division of labor services, bureau of consultation and education, to provide consultative services to private and public employers.
(1) Services are available at no cost to
employers to assist employers in establishing an effective occupational safety
and health management system in order to provide employment and a place of
employment that are safe and healthful. The goal is to prevent injuries and
illnesses that may result from exposure to hazardous work practices and
conditions. The principal assistance will be provided at the employer's work
site, but off-site assistance may also be provided. Within the scope of the
employer's request, the consultant will evaluate the employer's program for
providing employment and a place of employment that are safe and healthful;
identify specific hazards in the workplace; and provide appropriate advice and
assistance in establishing or improving the employer's safety and health
management system and in correcting any hazardous conditions identified.
Assistance may include education and training of the employer, the employer's
supervisors, and the employer's other employees to make the employer
self-sufficient in ensuring safe and healthful work and working
conditions.
(2) Consultation is
independent of Iowa OSHA enforcement, and the discovery of hazards will not
mandate citations or penalties. However, the employer has a statutory
obligation to protect employees, and, in certain instances, the employer will
be required to take necessary protective action. An employer that corrects the
hazards identified by the consultant during a comprehensive workplace survey,
implements certain core elements of an effective safety and health management
system, and commits to complete other core elements of an effective safety and
health program may qualify for exemption from certain enforcement
activities.
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