(a) The department shall administer this chapter.
(b) Process and procedure under this chapter shall be as summary as possible.

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(c) The department may:
(1) adopt rules and prescribe and furnish forms necessary to effectively administer this chapter; and
(2) adopt and enforce necessary rules for the prevention of accidents and injuries.