Iowa Admin. Code r. 875-3.8

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 10, November 13, 2024

Rule 875-3.8 - Trade or governmental secrets

(1) At the commencement of an inspection, the employer may identify areas in the establishment that contain or that might reveal trade or governmental secrets. If the compliance safety and health officer has no clear reason to question such identification, information obtained in such areas shall not be disclosed except in accordance with the provisions of Iowa Code section 88.12.

(2) Upon the request of an employer, any authorized representative of employees in an area containing trade or governmental secrets shall be an employee in that area or an employee authorized by the employer to enter that area. Where there is no representative or employee, the compliance safety and health officer shall consult with a reasonable number of employees who work in that area concerning matters of safety and health.

This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code sections 88.6(1) and 88.12.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 875-3.8

Amended by IAB July 10, 2024/Volume XLVII, Number 1, effective 6/19/2024