The Division of Workplace Regulations & Compliance protects the general public, owners and users, and their employees from the potential hazards inherent to the operation of boilers, pressure vessels and elevators.
The Division of Mines, Mine Safety Section, provides and administers mine safety and education training to Tennessee miners and works with Tennessee mining operations in developing safe and healthy work environments. Licensing of the underground coal and surface mines and metal mines in Tennessee are also functions of the Division.
The Labor Standards Section administers and enforces the Child Labor Act, the Wage Regulations Act, and the Prevailing Wage Act.
The Labor Research and Statistics Section conducts the Bureau of Labor Statistics Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses and the OSHA Log Data Collection Initiative Survey to obtain data on non-fatal workplace incidents.
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