Code of Maine Rules
12 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
170 - BUREAU OF LABOR STANDARDS
Chapter 8 - RULES REGARDING WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY PROGRAMS FOR EMPLOYERS WITH WORKERS' COMPENSATION MODIFICATION RATES OF TWO OR MORE
Section 170-8-D - BUREAU'S REVIEW AN COMMENT
Current through 2024-13, March 27, 2024
1. The Bureau will review each submission for relevance to the hazards identified, taking into account the experience and ability of the employer to identify and provide corrective action.
2. The Bureau will review and the Director will comment on all first submissions within 30 working days of receipt, unless further information is needed. The insurance carrier will receive copies of all review results.
3. The Bureau may wish to seek clarification of an employer's submission at any time during the review process. The Bureau may make on-site visits to evaluate the plan. If the Bureau does not receive clarification or is unable to have access to the site, the Director may choose to deem the submission incomplete.
4. The Director shall provide comments on the plan analyzing its strengths and weaknesses. If all, or part, of the plan is ruled to be incomplete or inappropriate, the problem areas will be identified and suggestions or options to address the problems will be included.
5. Employers who experience a mod rate of two or more and request Bureau consultation services shall be given a priority for those services.
6. Comments by the Bureau are advisory only and do not in any way release an employer from their legal obligation to provide safe and healthy working conditions.
