§ 23-433 — Consulting program

A. The division shall develop a consulting program utilizing visits to the workplace of employers to provide consultation and advice to such employers. Such visits:

1. May be conducted only upon request by an employer for consultation and advice on the interpretation or applicability of standards, possible alternative ways of complying with applicable standards or other matters related to accident prevention, occupational health or obligations pursuant to this article.

2. Shall be limited to matters specified in the request.

B. If, after evaluating such request, the director determines an alternative means of providing consultation is more appropriate and equally effective, he may provide such alternative means rather than consultation at the workplace.

C. The director shall make recommendations regarding solutions to matters within the scope of the workplace consultation.

D. No visit pursuant to this section shall be regarded as an inspection or investigation pursuant to section 23-415. No citation shall be issued nor shall any civil penalties be proposed upon such visit, except that nothing in this section shall affect in any manner any provision of this article the purpose of which is to eliminate imminent danger violations.