Laws For Construction Safety In Minnesota
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File a complaint For more information, contact Minnesota OSHA (MNOSHA) Compliance at oshapliance@state.mn, 651-284-5050 or 877-470-6742.
The Safety Grant Program awards employers in the state of Minnesota a dollar-for-dollar match – up to $10,000 – to qualifying employers for projects designed to reduce the risk of injury and illness to their workers, based on results of an on-site, safety/health hazard survey.
A safety program is a written set of policies, procedures, standards, and practices for workplace safety and compliance. The objective is to proactively spot and correct workplace hazards before they cause injury or illness, or cause a pricey compliance violation.
Under Minnesota's “Safety Responsibility Act” found at Minn. Stat. § 169.09, subd. 5(a), a driver is deemed the agent of the owner and is therefore the owner is legally responsible for the negligence of the driver.
This Act, which was enacted in 1969, sets out a range of safety requirements and regulations that must be followed by construction companies and workers to protect against accidents and injuries on construction sites.
8 Safety Tips in the Workplace Always Report Unsafe Conditions. Keep a clean workstation. Wear protective equipment. Take breaks. Don't skip steps. Stay up to date with new procedures or protocols. Maintain proper posture. Offer guidance to new employees.
Construction employers must comply with Cal/OSHA regulations found in the following subchapters of California Code of Regulations, title 8, chapter 4: subchapter 4 (Construction Safety Orders); subchapter 5 (Electrical Safety Orders); and subchapter 7 (General Industry Safety Orders).
OSHA Guidelines. OSHA provides guidance documents that are advisory in nature and informational in content. They are not standards or regulations but are intended to assist employers in providing a safe and healthy workplace. OSHA's guidance documents also provide factual information for employees.
