34A-6-108 - Collection, compilation, and analysis of statistics. - Utah Statutes

34A-6-108. Collection, compilation, and analysis of statistics.
(1) The division shall develop and maintain an effective program of collection,compilation, and analysis of occupational safety and health statistics. The program may cover allemployments whether subject to this chapter but shall not cover employments excluded bySubsection 34A-6-104(2). The division shall compile accurate statistics on work injuries andoccupational diseases.
(2) The division may use the functions imposed by Subsection (1) to:
(a) promote, encourage, or directly engage in programs of studies, information, andcommunication concerning occupational safety and health statistics;
(b) assist agencies or political subdivisions in developing and administering programsdealing with occupational safety and health statistics; and
(c) arrange, through assistance, for the conduct of research and investigations which givepromise of furthering the objectives of this section.
(3) The division may, with the consent of any state agency or political subdivision of thestate, accept and use the services, facilities, and employees of state agencies or politicalsubdivisions of the state, with or without reimbursement, to assist it in carrying out its functionsunder this section.
(4) On the basis of the records made and kept under Subsection 34A-6-301(3), employersshall file reports with the division in the form and manner prescribed by the division.
(5) Agreements between the United States Department of Labor and Utah pertaining tothe collection of occupational safety and health statistics already in effect on July 1, 1973, remainin effect until superseded.

Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 375, 1997 General Session