Title III, PUBLIC SERVICES AND REGULATION (Ch. 80 - 122C)

1. Willful violations. Any employer who willfully or repeatedly violates the requirements of section 88.4 , any standard, rule, or order adopted or issued pursuant to section 88.5 , or rules adopted pursuant to this chapter , may be assessed a civil penalty of not less than the m…

In the event an employee is issued a citation as provided in section 88.7 , the procedures for appeal as provided for employers in this chapter shall apply. [C73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §88.15 ]

1. The commissioner shall conduct directly or by contract, educational programs to provide an adequate supply of qualified personnel to administer this chapter and informational programs on the importance of and proper use of adequate safety and health equipment. 2. The commissio…

The attorney general of the state shall upon request by the commissioner represent the commissioner in any civil litigation brought under this chapter . [C73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §88.17 ] Referred to in §88.9

In order to further the purposes of this chapter , the commissioner shall develop and maintain an effective program of collection, compilation, and analysis of occupational safety and health statistics. Such program may cover all employments whether or not subject to any other pr…

Within one hundred twenty days following the convening of each session of each general assembly, the commissioner shall prepare and submit to the governor for transmittal to the general assembly a report upon the subject matter of this chapter , the progress toward achievement of…

1. The labor commissioner, appointed pursuant to section 10A.203 , and the division of labor services of the department of inspections, appeals, and licensing created in section 10A.106 shall administer this chapter . 2. The necessary legal authority and qualified personnel shall…

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to supersede or in any manner affect any workers’ compensation law or to enlarge or diminish or affect in any other manner the common law or statutory rights, duties, or liabilities of employers and employees under any law with respect t…

The provisions of this chapter will prevail wherever the same conflicts with any other chapter of the Code. [C73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §88.21 ]

Wherever used in this chapter , unless the context clearly requires a different meaning: 1. “Appeal board” means the employment appeal board created under section 10A.601 . 2. “Commissioner” means the labor commissioner appointed pursuant to section 10A.203 , or the commissioner’…

1. Each employer shall furnish to each of the employer’s employees employment and a place of employment which is free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to the employer’s employees and comply with occupational safety and…

1. Promulgation of rules. The commissioner shall, by rule, promulgate standards as needed to conform state occupational safety and health standards to federal occupational safety and health standards. The commissioner shall follow the rulemaking procedures of chapter 17A , and sh…

1. Entrance and inspections. In order to carry out the purposes of this chapter , the commissioner or the commissioner’s representative, upon presenting appropriate credentials to the owner, operator, or agent in charge, is authorized: a. To enter without delay and at reasonable …

1. Issuance by commissioner. a. If, upon inspection or investigation, the commissioner or the commissioner’s authorized representative believes that an employer has violated the requirements of section 88.4 , of any standard, rule or rules promulgated pursuant to section 88.5 , o…

1. Postinspection penalty notice. If, after an inspection or an investigation, the commissioner issues a citation under section 88.7 , the commissioner shall, within a reasonable time after the termination of the inspection or investigation, notify the employer by service in the …

1. Aggrieved persons. a. Judicial review of any order of the appeal board issued under section 88.8, subsection 3 , may be sought in accordance with the terms of the Iowa administrative procedure Act, chapter 17A . Notwithstanding the terms of the Iowa administrative procedure Ac…