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Division of Labor Services

OSHA General Industry and Construction Standards

The web site versions of OSHA standards are electronic copies of the standards as published in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).  OSHA intends for these versions to be exact copies of the standards as they appear in the CFR.  OSHA's support staff tries to keep information on its web site accurate.

Interagency (28E) Agreement - Between Iowa Department of Public Health and Iowa Workforce Development, Division of Labor Services  

Iowa Occupational Safety and Health Enforcement

Standard Changes New rules governing payment for personal protective equipment are effective May 15, 2008.  For a summary of these changes, click here. Iowa has proposed to adopt by reference federal updates and technical changes relating to consensus standards.  The deadline to comment on the proposed changes is May 28, 2008.  To view the proposal and instructions for commenting, please click here and search for ARC 6777B.

IOSHA applies OSHA standards (29 CFR PARTS 1910 and 1926) as adopted by Iowa Workforce Development, Division of Labor. This agency investigates safety and health complaints in construction and general industry, fatalities/catastrophes and performs general scheduled inspections.  For information on how to file a complaint, call 1-800-562-4692 or 515-242-5870 or click on Complaint Process below. 

• File an OSHA Complaint

• OSHA Fatalities/Catastrophes (Multiple Injuries) Reporting Requirements

• Federal OSHA Worker Page

• Federal OSHA Worker Page (Spanish)

• Related Reference Material Links

IOSH Statute

• Chapter 88 as amended by Senate File 116 and by House File 369

IOSHA Administrative Rules (875)

• Chapter 2 - IOSH Enforcement

• Chapter 3 - Inspections, Citations and Proposed Penalties

• Chapter 4 - Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses

• Chapter 5 - Rules of Practice for Variances, Limitations, Variations, Tolerances and Exemptions

• Chapter 9 - Discrimination Against Employees

• Chapter 10 - General Industry Safety and  Health Rules

• Chapter 26 - Construction Safety and  Health Rules

• Chapter 27 - Rescinded

• Chapter 28 - Occupational Safety and Health Standards for Agriculture

• Chapter 29 - Sanitation and Shelter Rules for Railroad Employees

• Chapter 110 - Hazardous Chemical Risks Right to Know - General Provisions

• Chapter 130 - Community Right to Know

• Chapter 140 - Public Safety/Emergency Response Right to Know

• Chapter 155 - Asbestos Removal and Encapsulation

For information on non-enforcement advice on safety and health issues and on-site evaluations, click here - IOSH Consultation.

The Compliance Assistance Specialist is available to answer your questions regarding recordkeeping, OSHA regulations, Partnerships and Alliances, and is a resource for safety and health assistance.  They are available to provide outreach and training on OSHA topics at seminars, safety meetings and conferences. 

Iowa OSHA follows federal OSHA's Compliance Letters (CPL's), Memos, Instructions and Directives as guidelines to provide assistance to compliance officers, employers and employees on the enforcement of OSHA standards.  Most federal CPL's are adopted by Iowa OSHA; the following CPL's have been developed and adopted by Iowa OSHA as "equally effective as" written guidelines: 

• CPL 2.103 - Field Inspection Reference Manual (FIRM) (PDF -  830 KB)
• CPL 2.102 - Safer Workplaces 2000
• CPL 02-00-115 - Procedures for Handling Complaints
• CPL 02-00-141 - Inspection Scheduling for Construction:  The Federal document was adopted in its entirety with the exception of paragraph V.I.B.1 regarding a deferral of up to 90 days for construction sites which have requested a full-service comprehensive consultation visit and a visit has been scheduled. 
• CPL 2.294 - IOSH Response to Significant Events of Potentially Catastrophic Consequences
• CSP 02-00-002 - Consultation Policies and Procedures Manual:  The Federal document was adopted in its entirety with the exception of paragraphs 11.C. regarding a deferral for establishments on the Sit Specific Targeting (SST) which have requested a full-service comprehensive consultation visit for safety or health. 

• CSP 03-02-002 - IOSH Strategic Partnership Program for Worker Safety and Health

• IA/LEP 1 - IOSH Local Emphasis Program to Reduce Injuries and Deaths Resulting From Falls in the Construction Industry

• IA/LEP2 - IOSH Local Emphasis Program on Amputations

• Index for IOSH Interpretation Letters. 
• DIS 0-0.9 - Discrimination Manual

For answers to questions about workplace safety regulation and enforcement, contact us at (515) 242-5870 or:

Mary Bryant, IOSH Administrator            (515) 281-3469       bryant.mary.l@dol.gov

Jens Nissen, Executive Officer                (515) 281-3122       nissen.jens@dol.gov

Don Peddy, Executive Officer                (515) 281-5666        peddy.don@dol.gov

Tom Vander Linden, Exec. Officer        (515) 281-7008         vanderlinden.tom@dol.gov

Ken Clausen, CSHO, Lead Worker          (515) 281-5320       clausen.ken@dol.gov

Richard Anderson, Complaint Officer      (515) 281-5570       anderson.richard@dol.gov

Kathy Foster, Secretary                           (515) 281-8066       foster.kathy@dol.gov

Patti Sidoner, Admin. Assistant               (515) 281-8065       sidoner.patti@dol.gov

Mike Whitmore, Compliance Assistance  (515) 281-0862       whitmore.mike@dol.gov

FAX                                                         (515) 281-7995

 

Questions regarding VPP (Voluntary Protection Programs), contact: 

Shashi Patel, VPP Team Leader           (515) 281-6369         patel.shashi@dol.gov