Iowa Admin. Code r. 875-8.1

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

Rule 875-8.1 - Purpose and scope

This chapter contains procedures for the division of labor services, bureau of consultation and education, to provide consultation services to private and public employers. Employers seeking information regarding consultative services should visit www.iowaosha.gov or telephone (515)281-7629.

(1) Services are available at no cost to employers to assist employers in establishing effective occupational safety and health programs 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 program 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 shall not mandate citations or penalties. However, the employer has a statutory obligation to protect employees, and, in certain instances, the employer shall 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 program, and commits to complete other core elements of an effective safety and health program may qualify for exemption from certain enforcement activities.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 875-8.1

ARC 8591B, lAB 3/10/10, effective 4/14/10

Amended by IAB August 28, 2019/Volume XLII, Number 5, effective 10/2/2019