Subdivision 1. Department's authority; cooperation with other departments. The department has sole authority and responsibility for the administration and enforcement of this chapter. Any other department or official of this state or political subdivision thereof which would in any way affect the administration or enforcement of this chapter shall cooperate and coordinate all such activities with the department to assure orderly and efficient administration and enforcement of this chapter.
Subd. 2. Contracts and cooperation with federal government. The department is authorized and empowered to make all contracts and to do all things necessary to cooperate with the United States government, and to qualify for, accept and disburse any grant from the United States government intended for the administration of this chapter.
Subd. 3. Liaison officer. The commissioner shall designate a liaison officer from the department whose duty it shall be to insure the maximum possible consistency in procedures and to insure minimum duplication between the department and the other agencies that may be involved in occupational safety and health.
1973 c 732 s 21; 1983 c 216 art 1 s 88; 1983 c 316 s 29; 1986 c 444; 2017 c 68 art 3 s 2
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 175 - 186 — Labor, Industry
Chapter 182 — Occupational Safety And Health
Section 182.65 — Citation And Legislative Purpose.
Section 182.651 — Definitions.
Section 182.6521 — Independent Contractors.
Section 182.6525 — Crane Operation.
Section 182.653 — Rights And Duties Of Employers.
Section 182.654 — Rights And Duties Of Employees.
Section 182.6545 — Rights Of Next Of Kin Upon Death.
Section 182.655 — Occupational Safety And Health Standards.
Section 182.6551 — Citation; Safe Patient Handling Act.
Section 182.6552 — Definitions.
Section 182.6553 — Safe Patient Handling Program.
Section 182.6554 — Safe Patient Handling In Clinical Settings.
Section 182.6555 — Reducing Occupational Exposures To Blood-borne Pathogens Through Sharps Injuries.
Section 182.656 — Occupational Safety And Health Advisory Council.
Section 182.6575 — Waiver Prohibited.
Section 182.658 — Posting Requirements.
Section 182.659 — Inspections.
Section 182.661 — Enforcement.
Section 182.662 — Procedures To Counteract Serious And Imminent Dangers.
Section 182.6625 — Honoring Deceased Workers.
Section 182.663 — Statistics And Record Keeping.
Section 182.664 — Occupational Safety And Health Review Board.
Section 182.665 — Judicial Review.
Section 182.667 — Criminal Penalties.
Section 182.668 — Protection Of Trade Secrets.
Section 182.669 — Discrimination.
Section 182.67 — Administrative Authority.
Section 182.671 — Workers' Compensation.
Section 182.672 — Representation In Civil Litigation.
Section 182.673 — Training And Education.
Section 182.6731 — Safety Awards.