February 2023

Virtual electrical inspections now available

Electrical Remote Virtual Inspections are now available for electrical contractors in some areas of Minnesota. The inspections are conducted remotely using a mobile device with the on-site electrical contractor. The program is expected to expand to additional areas of Minnesota later this year. Electrical Remote Virtual Inspections will allow for inspections at the time of project completion, or after corrections are made, while work crews are still on site, avoiding the need for return trips to complete minor corrections or to final a permit when corrections have been made. Read more and watch a video about how the inspections work at dli.mn.gov/ERVI.

Attend wage, hour webinars from Labor Standards The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry's (DLI's) Labor Standards unit is providing a series of webinars to help workers and employers better understand the state's wage and hour laws. The first webinar will review wage and hour basics on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Learn more about the webinar at?dli.mn.gov/events.

Safety Lines?newsletter published

The January 2023 edition of Safety Lines,?the quarterly newsletter from Minnesota OSHA, was published Jan. 11. This edition includes:? the year in review; rulemaking updates, a reminder of the dangers of carbon monoxide, the importance of worksite pre-planning, an events calendar and more.

Illustrated Field Guide to the Minnesota Residential Code

To mark the 50th anniversary of the State Building Code, a new illustrated version of the Minnesota Residential Code was created.?The guide's user-friendly text emphasizes technical accuracy and clear non-code language. The content is directed to readers with a basic understanding of conventional dwelling construction but a less-than-complete knowledge of the Minnesota Residential Code. View the field guide.

Attend a Minnesota Dual-Training Pipeline event

Minnesota Dual-Training Pipeline helps employers create or enhance a competency based, earn-and-learn dual-training approach to meeting their workforce needs. With Pipeline, workers receive a combination of related instruction paired with on-the-job training. Attend a Pipeline event to learn more about the program.

Webinar for career and technical education instructors

Join us from?3 to 4:30 p.m. on Feb. 15, 2023, for a free apprenticeship webinar tailored for career and technical education (CTE) teachers and high school counselors. Learn about registered apprenticeship programs and the training offered in more than 300 different occupations across Minnesota.?Register here to attend the webinar.

New edition of the Apprenticeship Works newsletter available

Read stories about apprentices, register for events, and catch up on news about registered apprenticeship in Minnesota in the new edition of the Apprenticeship Works newsletter.

MNOSHA fatality, serious-injury investigation summaries online

Each month, Minnesota OSHA (MNOSHA) Compliance publishes current, updated summaries of its fatality investigations and serious-injury investigations.

For the federal-fiscal-year that began Oct. 1, 2022, MNOSHA has investigated six?fatalities through Jan. 26.

The information provided about each investigation is:? the inspection number, date of incident and worksite city; the type of business and number of employees; a description of the event; and the outcome of the MNOSHA Compliance investigation.

• View the summaries.

The Department of Labor and Industry ensures Minnesota?s work and living environments are equitable, healthy and safe.