Minnesota OSHA Compliance -- partnership programs

The specific goals of the Minnesota OSHA (MNOSHA) partnership programs are to:

emphasize reduction of injuries and fatalities from the four hazards that are the leading causes of death on construction sites:  falls; being struck by; being caught in or between; and electrocution;

increase the number of general and specialty contractors that implement effective safety and health programs and effective training for management, supervisors and employees;

publicly recognize contractors with exemplary safety and health programs and site-specific plans; and

promote open lines of communication between Minnesota OSHA and the construction industry in pursuit of safety.

The partnerships acknowledge the importance of providing a safe, healthful work environment in construction and seek a working relationship that creates mutual trust and respect among all parties -- including project owners and construction workers -- involved in the construction process. In the first two programs below, participants may achieve three award levels:  basic, intermediate and peak.

• Sept. 21 letter from Commissioner Peterson:  changes to exemption period; expanding MNSHARP and partnership programs in construction

MN ABC partnership

The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) signed a major safety-initiative in March 2006, designed to reduce the number of injuries, illnesses and fatalities at participant construction industry employers. The partnership initiative was jointly agreed upon by the Minnesota Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors (MN ABC) and Minnesota OSHA (MNOSHA).

• More information about the MNOSHA and MN ABC partnership