Minnesota Administrative Rules
Agency 151 - Labor and Industry Department
Chapter 5210 - OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
INVESTIGATIONS; CITATIONS; NOTICE OF CONTEST; MODIFYING ABATEMENT DATE; ABATEMENT VERIFICATION
Part 5210.0470 - INVESTIGATIONS

Subpart 1. Opening conference; investigator's conduct.

The investigators shall present their credentials to the owner, operator, or agent in charge at the place of employment at the earliest opportunity upon entering the place of employment; and conduct an opening conference during which the investigator shall explain the nature and purpose of the investigation; and indicate generally the scope of the physical inspection and the documents which they wish to review. However, such designation of documents shall not preclude review of additional documents.

Subp. 2. Investigator's authority.

The investigator shall have the authority to take samples, conduct tests, and take or obtain photographs and videotapes, make or obtain copies of documents, and employ other investigative techniques related to the purpose of the investigation.

Subp. 3. [Repealed, 20 SR 2428]

Subp. 4. [Repealed, 20 SR 2428]

Subp. 5. Closing conference.

At the conclusion of an investigation, the investigator shall confer with the employer or the employer's representative and describe apparent safety or health violations disclosed by the investigation. During this conference, the employer shall be afforded an opportunity to bring to the attention of the investigator pertinent information regarding conditions in the workplace.

Subp. 6. [Repealed, 20 SR 2428]