875—8.2 (88) Definitions. The definitions and interpretations contained in Iowa Code section 88.3 shall be applicable to the terms when used in this chapter. As used in this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise:
“Act” means the Iowa Occupational Safety and Health Act, Iowa Code chapter 88.
“Commissioner” means the labor commissioner of the division of labor services of the department of workforce development.
“Compliance officer” means a compliance safety and health officer employed by the occupational safety and health bureau of the division of labor services (IOSH enforcement).
“Consultant” means an employee of the bureau of consultation and education of the division of labor services.
“Consultation” means all activities related to the provision of consultative assistance under this chapter, including off-site consultation and on-site consultation.
“Division” means the division of labor services of the department of workforce development.
“Education” means planned and organized activity by a consultant to impart information to employers and employees to enable them to establish and maintain employment and a place of employment which is safe and healthful.
“Hazard correction” means the elimination or control of a workplace hazard in accordance with the requirements of the Act and rules.
“Imminent danger” means a condition or practice in a place of employment which is such that a danger exists which could reasonably be expected to cause death or serious physical harm immediately or before the imminence of the danger can be eliminated through the procedures set forth in subrules 8.4(3), 8.4(4) and 8.4(6).
“Off-site consultation” means the provision of consultative assistance on occupational safety and health issues away from an employer’s worksite by means such as telephone and correspondence, and at locations other than the employer’s worksite, such as the offices of the bureau of consultation and education.
“On-site consultation” means the provision of consultative assistance on an employer’s occupational safety and health program and on specific workplace hazards through a visit to an employer’s worksite. It includes a written report to the employer on the findings and recommendations resulting from the visit. It may include training and education needed to address hazards, or potential hazards, at the worksite.
“Training” means the planned and organized activity of a consultant to impart skills, techniques and methodologies to employers and their employees to assist them in establishing and maintaining employment and a place of employment which is safe and healthful.