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Safety and health at work

Minnesota has its own Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MNOSHA) state-plan program, which is approved by federal OSHA, to protect workers at private and public worksites. The program has two parts: MNOSHA Compliance and MNOSHA Workplace Safety Consultation.

Information for workers

Workplace notices, posters

What you need to know

AWAIR Program
Differences between state, federal OSHA
Ergonomics
How MNOSHA conducts inspections
How, when to report a workplace accident
Safety and health standards, regulations
Warehouse workers

How we can help

Contact us
Construction Seminars
Ergonomics grants
Events, training
Partner with MNOSHA
Recordkeeping assistance
Reports, publications
Request a free consultation
Safe patient handling
Safety Grant Program

What you can do

Contest a citation
File a complaint
Find forms
Free resources, publications
Get help for your workplace
Hazard correction form
Learn about heat stress
Report an accident
Update progress report
View MNOSHA directives
Workplace violence prevention

Understand your responsibilities

Get assistance

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Training, events

Find training opportunities and events, as well as related board and council meetings, offered by Minnesota OSHA Compliance and Minnesota OSHA Workplace Safety Consultation throughout the year.

Safety Lines newsletter

Safety Lines informs readers about the purpose, plans and progress of Minnesota OSHA.