Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee Title 1030 - Occupational Safety and Health Board
Title 1030 of the Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee specifically pertains to the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission.
This body is a quasi-judicial entity responsible for hearing and ruling on appeals related to citations issued by the Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health Administration (TOSHA). TOSHA is the state agency within the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development responsible for ensuring safe and healthful workplaces by setting and enforcing standards.
Here's a breakdown of what Title 1030 generally covers:
General Provisions (Chapter 1030-01): This likely includes definitions, scope of the rules, and general administrative procedures.
Parties and Representatives (Chapter 1030-02): Details who can be a party in a case before the commission and how they can be represented.
Pleadings and Motions (Chapter 1030-03): Outlines the format and procedures for submitting legal documents and requests to the commission.
Pre-Hearing Procedures and Discovery (Chapter 1030-04): Covers the steps taken before a formal hearing, such as information exchange between parties.
Hearings (Chapter 1030-05): Details the conduct of hearings before the commission.
Miscellaneous Provisions (Chapter 1030-07): Addresses various other procedural or administrative aspects not covered in the other chapters. (Note: Chapter 1030-06 has been repealed).
How to access these regulations:
You can typically find the full text of Tennessee's administrative rules and regulations, including Title 1030, through the following channels:
Tennessee Secretary of State Publications: The Tennessee Secretary of State's office often publishes the official compilation of rules. You can usually find them on their website.
Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TOSHA) Website: The official TOSHA website (tn.gov/workforce/employees/safety-health/tosha-redirect/) will have information on their standards and rules, and often direct links to the relevant regulations.
Legal Information Institutes (LII): Websites like Cornell Law School's Legal Information Institute (LII) often provide access to state regulations, including Tennessee's.
Legal Research Databases: If you have access to legal research databases (e.g., LexisNexis, Westlaw), you can find the complete set of Tennessee's codified rules and regulations.
It's important to remember that while Title 1030 governs the review process, the actual occupational safety and health standards that employers must comply with are primarily found in the "Rules of the Department of Labor and Workforce Development dealing with Occupational Safety and Health," often within Rules 0800-01-01 through 0800-01-11. These often adopt federal OSHA standards (29 CFR 1910 General Industry, 29 CFR 1926 Construction, etc.) with some Tennessee-specific exceptions or additions.
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