Safety & Loss Prevention
Regulation of occupational safety on campuses
General description
Wisconsin Statute 101.055 grants representatives of the Department of Commerce the right to inspect any public sector place of employment in order to determine whether an employer is in compliance with the Department’s safety and health standards.
Wisconsin Administrative Code also covers public employee safety in Comm 32.
Required postings
Hazardous Chemicals in the Workplace Poster, PDF format
Public Employee Safety and Health Poster, PDF format
Other information
Wisconsin Department of Commerce complaint registration form
Checklist for Department of Commerce Occupational Safety Inspections
If you have any questions, contact us at OSLP.
Last updated 08/11/2010
This publication was prepared for environmental, health and safety staff at University of Wisconsin System campuses, to assist in finding resources and information for regulatory compliance. It is not intended to render legal advice. (Click here to read full legal disclaimer.)