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Department overview

The agency employs approximately 430 workers throughout the state and oversees the state's apprenticeship, construction codes and licensing, occupational safety and health, wage and hour standards, and workers' compensation programs.

Agency overview information
	Apprenticeship and Labor Standards
	Commissioner's Office
	Construction Codes and Licensing
	General Support and Research
	Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA)/Workers' Compensation
	Agency locations/phone numbers
	Directions and map to St. Paul office
	Organizational chart
	Parking map for the St. Paul office
	Starting a business? Helpful links

"Labor and Industry is committed to ensuring equitable, healthy and safe work and living environments in Minnesota. Through outreach, education and compliance efforts, we strive to improve the quality of life for Minnesota workers and their families.

Our goals are geared toward reducing and minimizing the impact of workplace injuries and illnesses; helping resolve workplace complaints and disputes; ensuring compliance and awareness about workplace requirements; and assuring quality construction, operation and maintenance of structures. We hope to continually build safer and healthier work environments in Minnesota."

                                                                          -- Ken Peterson, Commissioner

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