Public Lands Policy Coordination Office

The Utah Labor Commission works to promote safety and fairness in workplaces throughout Utah. It handles cases related to wage claims and discrimination and sexual harassment in workplaces. The commission maintains an adjudication division that processes workers compensation benefit claims in cases related to industrial accidents and occupational diseases. The Utah Labor Commission s occupational safety and health division collects statistics on work-related injuries and illnesses in conjunction with the National Bureau of Labor Statistics. The commission maintains an industrial accidents division that assists injured workers to avail medical care. It ensures public and employee safety by inspecting boilers, pressure vessels, elevators and escalators. The company additionally provides consulting services and organizes training seminars focusing on occupational safety for employers and employees. The Utah Labor Commission is located in Salt Lake City.

The Division of Oil, Gas and Mining operates under the Utah Department of Natural Resources. The division was established in 1955 as the Oil and Gas Conservation Commission. It prevents wastage of oil and gas, encourages resource conservation and protects the correlative rights of oil and gas resource owners. The Division of Oil, Gas and Mining also conducts the reclamation of abandoned mine sites. It supports coal and mineral regulation programs. The division additionally supports an oil and gas program that promotes the exploration, development and conservation of oil and natural gas resources. It maintains a location in Salt Lake City.