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 5210.0490 - CONSULTATION WITH EMPLOYER AND EMPLOYEES
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.
Statutory Authority: MS s 182.657