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BOARD/COMMISSION:  Occupational Safety And Health Advisory Council

Address

Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry
443 Lafayette Road, North
St. Paul, MN
55155


Supporting Entity/Enabling Legislation Supported by Department of Labor and Industry (DLI)

ENABLING LEGISLATION
M.S. 182.656 (Originally 1973 Minn. Laws Chap. 732 Sec. 7)
Enabled: 07-24-2015
Revisor of Statutes Link

Chair and Contact
CONTACT
Gretchen Longbehn
(651) 284-5010
CHAIR
Paul Aasen
(612) 309-5440
TITLE
NAME
EMAIL
PHONE
PRIMARY
Contact
Gretchen Longbehn
gretchen.longbehn@state.mn.us
(651) 284-5010
Yes
TITLE
NAME
EMAIL
PHONE
PRIMARY
Chair
Paul Aasen
paul.aasen@minnesotasafetycouncil.org
(612) 309-5440
Yes
Membership
The 12 members include three management representatives; three labor representatives; three representatives of occupational safety and health professions; and three public members.
Member Info

COMPENSATION

  • Per Diem: $55.00
  • Other Compensation: plus mileage expenses

MEMBERSHIP DETAILS

  • Requires Older Member - no
  • Requires Senate Approval - no
  • Members file campaign finance and disclosure - no
Entity Powers and Duties, Activity Summary
The council advises the Department of Labor and Industry on administration of the state Occupational Safety and Health Act.

ACTIVITY SUMMARY


Meeting Information
Meetings typically last: 2
Meeting Frequency: Meetings are held twice a year

Meetings are held at:
Minnesota Room, Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, St. Paul.


Fiscal Information
Annual Staff Hours: 52.00
Total Appropriations:
Appropriations Description:
Fiscal Year Expenses: $4,100.00

Expenses Description:

Includes, member mileage, per diem claims and staff time
Open Positions (12)
POSITION SEAT AUTHORITY 21-DAY MIN GUARANTEE #SEATS ACTION
Labor Member Labor Member #1 Commissioner of Labor and Industry 2/12/2026 1 APPLY
Labor Member Labor Member #2 Commissioner of Labor and Industry 2/12/2026 1 APPLY
Labor Member Labor Member #3 Commissioner of Labor and Industry 11/20/2023 1 APPLY
Management Member Management Member #1 Commissioner of Labor and Industry 2/12/2026 1 APPLY
Management Member Management Member #2 Commissioner of Labor and Industry 2/12/2026 1 APPLY
Management Member Management Member #3 Commissioner of Labor and Industry 2/12/2026 1 APPLY
Occupational Safety & Health Professions Member Occupational Safety & Health Profession #2 Commissioner of Labor and Industry 2/12/2026 1 APPLY
Occupational Safety & Health Professions Member Occupational Safety & Health Profession #3 Commissioner of Labor and Industry 2/12/2026 1 APPLY
Occupational Safety & Health Professions Member Safety & Health Professions Member #1 Commissioner of Labor and Industry 6/26/2025 1 APPLY
Public Member Public Member #1 Commissioner of Labor and Industry 2/12/2026 1 APPLY
Public Member Public Member #2 Commissioner of Labor and Industry 2/12/2026 1 APPLY
Public Member Public Member #3 Commissioner of Labor and Industry 2/12/2026 1 APPLY
NAME POSITION APPLICATION DATE
Joseph Baratta Labor Member 12/2/2025
Andrew Dunn Labor Member 5/5/2025
Geoffery Movold Labor Member 1/29/2026
Tracy Woodward Labor Member 12/15/2025
Stacy Arnold Management Member 2/10/2026
Brandon Holmes Management Member 3/4/2026
James Waldrup Management Member 4/9/2026
Scott Huberty Occupational Safety & Health Professions Member 3/6/2026
Carol Keyes Occupational Safety & Health Professions Member 1/23/2026
Whitney Larson Occupational Safety & Health Professions Member 1/28/2026
Paul Aasen Public Member 2/2/2026
Abdiaziz Hassan Public Member 1/29/2026
Jacob Schoonover Public Member 3/17/2026
Mr Jay Whiting Whiting Public Member 3/26/2026
John Peura Occupational Safety & Health Professions Member 12/20/2025
MS Lori Severson Occupational Safety & Health Professions Member 12/7/2025
Mr. Jay Whiting Occupational Safety & Health Professions Member 2/9/2026
No pending appointments found.
POSITION/SEAT
APPOINTING AUTHORITY
MEMBER NAME
STATUS
TERM END
Direct Appointments
 No Direct Appointments were found.
Current Members (12)
POSITION/SEAT
APPOINTING AUTHORITY
MEMBER NAME
STATUS
TERM END
Labor Member
Labor Member #1
Commissioner of Labor and Industry
Chad Olson
Posted
12/31/2025
Labor Member #2
Commissioner of Labor and Industry
Geoffery Movold
Posted
12/31/2025
Labor Member #3
Commissioner of Labor and Industry
Kurt Zimmerman
Posted
01/01/2024
Management Member
Management Member #1
Commissioner of Labor and Industry
Brandon Holmes
Posted
12/31/2025
Management Member #2
Commissioner of Labor and Industry
Paul Serafini MS, CSP
Posted
12/31/2025
Management Member #3
Commissioner of Labor and Industry
Stacy Arnold
Posted
12/31/2025
Occupational Safety & Health Professions Member
Safety & Health Professions Member #1
Commissioner of Labor and Industry
Peter Mitchell
Posted
12/31/2025
Occupational Safety & Health Professions Member
Occupational Safety & Health Profession #2
Commissioner of Labor and Industry
Carol Keyes
Posted
12/31/2025
Occupational Safety & Health Profession #3
Commissioner of Labor and Industry
Scott Huberty
Posted
12/31/2025
Public Member
Public Member #1
Commissioner of Labor and Industry
Paul Aasen
Posted
12/31/2025
Public Member #2
Commissioner of Labor and Industry
Elizabeth Rheingans
Posted
12/31/2025
Public Member #3
Commissioner of Labor and Industry
Holly Rien
Posted
12/31/2025
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