South Carolina Code of Regulations Chapter 71 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION-DIVISION OF LABOR
Here’s a comprehensive overview of South Carolina Code of Regulations – Chapter 71 (Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation – Division of Labor):
📚 Statutory Authority & Scope
Derived from S.C. Code §§ 23‑9‑60, 41‑15‑210, and 41‑15‑220, granting the Commissioner of Labor authority to create legally enforceable safety and labor regulations (scstatehouse.gov).
These rules apply broadly to both public and private workplaces with one or more employees (scstatehouse.gov).
📄 Article 1: Occupational Safety & Health
• Subarticle 1 – General
Defines purpose (§ 71‑100), scope (§ 71‑101), and key terms (§ 71‑102) like employer, employee, safety specialist (scstatehouse.gov).
Establishes rulemaking hearings (§ 71‑103–104), petitions (§ 71‑105), and amendment protocols (§ 71‑106, § 71‑109) (law.justia.com).
• Subarticle 2 – Variances & Exemptions
Outlines processes for employers to request variances from standards (§ 71‑105–109) (scstatehouse.gov).
• Subarticle 3 – Injury & Illness Reporting
Requires employers to record and report workplace injuries/illnesses as mandated (§ 71‑302, § 71‑305, § 71‑313) (scstatehouse.gov).
• Subarticles 4–5 – Enforcement & Inspections
Grants the Commissioner and OHSA officers inspection authority (§ 71‑503), subpoena power, notice procedures (§ 71‑504), and citation/penalty framework (§ 71‑404) (scstatehouse.gov).
• Subarticle 6–8 – Industry-Specific Standards
Covers detailed safety codes for general industry, construction, agriculture, and marine terminals (regulations.justia.com).
• Subarticles 9–12 – Procedural Rules
Include rules on medical record access, anti-discrimination (§ 71‑1003–1019), trade secret confidentiality (§ 71‑1100), and compensation board practices (scstatehouse.gov).
⚙️ Articles 3–10: Specialized Programs
Article 3 – Child Labor: §§ 71‑3100–3107 set age restrictions and prohibited work for minors (law.cornell.edu).
Article 4 – Amusement Ride Safety Code: Standards for public ride operations.
Article 5 – Elevator Safety: Technical safety standards for elevator facilities (regulations.justia.com).
Article 6 – Wage Appeals: Procedures for resolving wage disputes.
Article 7 – Pyrotechnic Safety: Rules governing fireworks use.
Article 8 – State Fire Marshal: Fire code and enforcement procedures.
Article 9 – Boiler Safety: Regulations governed by the Boiler Safety Program within LLR (law.cornell.edu, regulations.justia.com, llr.sc.gov).
Article 10 – Immigration Assistance Services: Rules around private employment and illegal alien services.
🕒 Recent Updates
Current through State Register Vol. 49, No. 3 (March 28, 2025) (regulations.justia.com).
Major amendments include: OSHA program updates (2015–2018), trade-secret rules, enforcement clarifications, and boiler facility safety regulations in 2024 (law.cornell.edu).
✅ Summary
Chapter 71 is the state’s rulebook for workplace safety, child labor, elevators, rides, boilers, and more, administered by the LLR Division of Labor. It includes general provisions, enforcement mechanisms, industry-specific standards, and procedural protections.
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