The commission is given the power and authority to make such general rules and regulations not incorporated herein or inconsistent herewith by general order or otherwise as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter and may, on its own initiative, inquire into and enforce all provisions of this chapter. A substantial compliance by the commission with the requirements of this chapter shall be sufficient to give effect to all rules, orders, acts and regulations of the commission, and they shall not be declared inoperative, illegal or void for any omission of a technical nature in respect thereto.