The investigator may consult with employees concerning matters of occupational safety and health to the extent the investigator deems necessary for the conduct of an effective and thorough investigation. During the course of an investigation, employees shall be afforded an opportunity to bring any violation of the act which the employees have reason to believe exists in the workplace to the attention of the investigator.
The representative authorized by employees shall be given the opportunity to participate in the opening and closing conferences. The investigator shall hold a private conference with either the employee representative or the employer at either's request.
Minn. R. agency 151, ch. 5210, INVESTIGATIONS; CITATIONS; NOTICE OF CONTEST; MODIFYING ABATEMENT DATE; ABATEMENT VERIFICATION, pt. 5210.0490
Statutory Authority: MS s 182.657