23-407

23-407. Duties and powers of the
division

The division on behalf of the commission shall:

1. Recommend all standards, rules or changes thereto, pursuant to section 23-410,
to the commission for its approval or disapproval.

2. Have the authority to enforce all such standards or rules, after their adoption
by the commission, pursuant to the procedures and requirements of this article.

3. Implement an occupational safety and health program, which shall include, but
not be limited to, the following duties and responsibilities:

(a) Development of a statewide occupational safety and health education and
training program to acquaint employers, supervisors, employees and employee
representatives with the most modern and effective techniques of accident prevention and
occupational health control.

(b) Development of training programs for employees of the division, and where
necessary develop certification programs for recognition of competent, trained personnel.

(c) Planning, organizing, conducting or attending occupational safety and health
seminars, conferences and meetings designed for management, supervisory personnel,
employees and employer representatives and establishing liaison with other safety and
health groups as may be necessary.

(d) Definition and establishment of necessary research projects.

(e) Arrangement and procurement of necessary contractual services and training
aids.

(f) Development of specific occupational safety and health programs for employer
and employee representative groups.

4. Develop and maintain an effective program of collection, compilation and
analysis of occupational safety and health statistics. The division shall compile
statistics on work injuries and illnesses which shall include all disabling, serious or
significant injuries and illnesses whether or not involving loss of time from work, other
than minor injuries requiring only first aid treatment and which do not involve medical
treatment, loss of consciousness, restriction of work or motion or transfer to another
job.

5. Coordinate the responsibilities and functions of other state agencies and
political subdivisions of the state with regard to occupational safety and health in
order to develop a comprehensive statewide program.