Iowa Administrative Code Agency 875 - Labor Services Division
Here’s a detailed overview of Iowa Administrative Code, Agency 875 (Labor Services Division):
📘 Agency Overview (Chapter 1)
Chapter 1 – Organization & Procedures
Defines the Division, Commissioner, and governing bodies (Elevator Safety Board, Boiler & Pressure Vessel Board).
Division mandates per Iowa Code Chapter 91 include administering:
Bidder preferences in public construction
Workers’ compensation payments
Occupational safety & health (OSHA) programs
Amusement ride safety
Asbestos abatement
Boiler/pressure vessel safety
Elevator/escalator inspections
Hazard communication (“Right to Know”)
Boxing/MMA/wrestling safety
Wage payment
Contractor registration & bonding
Minimum wage
Non‑English speaker protections
Child labor regulations
Employment agency licensing (law.cornell.edu, law.cornell.edu, en.wikipedia.org, regulations.justia.com)
📗 Major Program Chapters
These are the key areas covered under Agency 875:
| Program Area | Chapters |
|---|---|
| Occupational Injuries & Illnesses | 4.1–4.3 |
| Occupational Safety & Health (OSHA Iowa) | 2–30 |
| Child Labor | 31–60 |
| Amusement Parks & Rides | 61–64 |
| Elevators & Escalators | 65–79 |
| Boilers & Pressure Vessels | 80–109 |
| Hazard Communication (“Right to Know”) | 110–149 |
| Construction Registration & Bonding | 150–168 |
| Athletics Commissioner | 169–214 |
| Minimum Wage | 215–300 |
(Chapter structure per Cornell Law & Justia) (law.cornell.edu, regulations.justia.com)
🔎 Example: Chapter Highlights
Chapter 4 (875‑4.1–4.3) – Employer duties in recording/reporting workplace injuries and illnesses (law.cornell.edu)
Chapters 2–30 – Iowa-specific OSHA regulations, covering safety standards across industries (law.cornell.edu)
Chapters 31–39/60 – Child labor rules: permissible ages, work-hour limits, hazardous job restrictions (law.cornell.edu)
Chapters 61–64 – Safety requirements for amusement rides and parks
Chapters 65–79 – Elevator/escalator inspection, design, and operational regulations (law.cornell.edu)
Chapters 80–109 – Boiler and pressure vessel safety, certifications, and inspections (law.cornell.edu)
Chapters 110–149 – Hazard communication standards under the Right to Know program (law.cornell.edu)
Chapters 150–168 – Contractor licensing, bonding, and registration requirements (law.cornell.edu)
Chapters 169–214 – Athletic safety regulations through the Athletics Commissioner (law.cornell.edu)
Chapters 215–300 – Minimum wage, wage payment enforcement regulations (law.cornell.edu)
✅ Summary Table
| Chapter Range | Program Area |
|---|---|
| 1 | Agency structure, procedures, authority |
| 2–30 | Occupational safety & health (OSHA Iowa) |
| 31–60 | Child labor regulations |
| 61–64 | Amusement parks & rides rules |
| 65–79 | Elevator and escalator safety standards |
| 80–109 | Boilers & pressure vessels safety |
| 110–149 | Hazard communication (“Right to Know”) |
| 150–168 | Construction contractor registration/bonding |
| 169–214 | Athletics safety regulations |
| 215–300 | Minimum wage & wage payment compliance |
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