Updated emergency rules put in place
Gov. Whitmer announced updates to the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) emergency rules. Under an amended set of emergency rules, MIOSHA will remove the requirement that employers create a, “Policy prohibiting in-person work for employees to the extent that their work activities can feasibly be completed remotely.”
MIOSHA has also updated other aspects of the emergency rules to reflect recent guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Michigan Dept. of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), which will take effect May 24 and expire on Oct. 14.
Changes to the rules include:
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Employers may allow fully vaccinated employees to not wear face coverings and social distance provided they have a policy deemed effective to ensure non-vaccinated individuals continue to follow these requirements.
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The rules have been reformed focusing on performance, eliminating industry-specific requirements. Definitions have been updated to more clearly reflect changes in close contact and quarantining requirements for fully vaccinated employees.
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Cleaning requirements have been updated to reflect changes in CDC recommendations.
- Employers should continue to have and implement a written COVID-19 preparedness and response plan in accordance with the updated rules.
Watch the webinar hosted by Michigan COVID-19 Workplace Safety Director Sean Egan and review the presentation.
Visit Michigan.gov/COVIDWorkplaceSafety for additional resources.
Draft permanent MIOSHA rules withdrawn
The MIOSHA withdrew from the permanent rulemaking process and the May 26 public hearing was canceled.
MIOSHA would like to thank all the companies that participated in the 2021 “Go Orange Day.” There were 11 submissions from employers throughout the state. Although National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) has concluded, make sure to consistently spread the message to Drive Safe, Work Safe, Save Lives.
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June 14-18, 2021 is Trench Safety-Stand Down Week. The Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) will be having a live webinar forum with leadership in the construction industry to discuss excavation safety.
Mark your calendars for the live webinar!
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
For more information on excavation safety, visit nuca.com/tssd or michigan.gov/mioshatrenching.
Closed captioning will be provided. If you need special accommodations to attend this meeting, contact LEO-Comms@michigan.gov by Friday, June 11. Requests received after that date cannot be guaranteed, but every effort will be made to provide the accommodation requested.
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Across the state on August 9-13, 2021, the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) is inviting employers to "Take a Stand" for workplace safety and health.
For this 17th annual "Take a Stand Event," the MIOSHA program is dedicating their professional staff to visit Michigan high-hazard industries targeted by the MIOSHA Strategic Plan. MIOSHA safety and health professionals - including compliance staff, outreach consultants, managers and supervisors will be scheduled to provide a day of one-on-one consultations.
There will be no CITATIONS or FINES for participating workplaces. However, participants must agree to correct all serious conditions.
To schedule a visit: Complete a Request for Consultative Assistance (RCA) form electronically and send to MIOSHA.
*The TASD RCA form works only when accessing it via Internet Explorer or Firefox browsers. It does not submit correctly via Google Chrome.
Email Address: LEO-TASD-RCA@michigan.gov
Mailing Address:
MIOSHA/CET Division
530 W. Allegan Street
P.O. Box 30643
Lansing, MI 48909-8143
Attn: Take A Stand Day
Fax Number: 517-284-7725
Deadline: Submit your request by July 23, 2021. You will be contacted two weeks prior to the date for scheduling.
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General Industry (GI) and Construction Safety (CS) Part 311. Benzene - effective date April 26, 2021 - MIOSHA has amended GI and CS Part 311. Benzene to be as effective as the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standard 29 CFR 1910.1028, "Benzene." In addition, this rule set is amended in order to make editorial and administrative revisions and required under the standard improvement project issued by federal OSHA.
GI and CS Part 451. Respiratory Protection - effective date April 26, 2021 - MIOSHA has amended GI and CS Part 451. Respiratory Protection to be as effective as the federal OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.134 App A, "Fit Testing Procedures (Mandatory)." As well as in September 2019, federal OSHA approved the new modified CNC protocols which enabled fewer, shorter fit test exercises for GI and CS Part 451. In addition, this rule set is amended in order to make editorial and administrative revisions and required under the standard improvement project issued by federal OSHA.
GI Part 302. Vinyl Chloride - effective date April 27, 2021 - MIOSHA has amended GI Part 302. Vinyl Chloride to be as effective as the federal OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.1017, "Vinyl Chloride." In addition, this rule set is amended in order to make editorial and administrative revisions and required under the standard improvement project issued by federal OSHA.
GI Part 554. Bloodborne Infectious Diseases - effective date April 27, 2021 - MIOSHA has amended GI Part 554. Bloodborne Infectious Diseases to be as effective as the federal OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.1030, "Bloodborne Pathogens." In addition, this rule set is amended in order to make editorial and administrative revisions and required under the standard improvement project issued by federal OSHA.
GI Part 49. Slings - effective date of May 13, 2021 - MIOSHA amended these rules to make minor editorial and formatting revisions and to correct the header in Table 1 to now read, "Minimum allowable chain size (inches)" in order to be at least effective as federal OSHA 29 CFR 1910.184, "Slings."
GI and CS Part 312. 1,3. Butadiene - effective date of May 13, 2021 - MIOSHA amended these rules to make minor editorial and administrative revisions. Under the standard improvement project issued by federal OSHA, the changes include the removal of "social security number" and punctuation from sections 1910.1051(m)(2)(ii)(F), 1910.1051(m)(4)(ii)(A), and Appendix F in order to be as effective as federal OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1051, "Butadiene."
The 70th annual Michigan Industrial Ventilation Conference (MIVC), normally held each year in February, was unfortunately cancelled this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This was the first interruption in providing comprehensive industrial ventilation education since the conference’s inception in 1952.
In lieu of the cancellation, the MIVC held seven, one-hour webinars addressing the following fundamental industrial ventilation topics:
- Fundamentals of Air Properties and Movement,
- Industrial Hygiene Aspects of Industrial Ventilation,
- Exhaust Hoods and Duct Systems,
- Fans and Air Cleaning Devices,
- Fundamentals of Industrial Ventilation System Design and Installation,
- Ventilation System Testing and Balancing, and
- Monitoring Performance of Industrial Ventilation Systems.
These webinars were attended by participants from nine states, Puerto Rico, and China.
The MIVC looks forward to the opportunity to host its 70th conference during the week of February 7-11, 2022, at the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center in East Lansing, Michigan. Mark your calendars and join us in 2022 for one of our excellent industrial ventilation courses and/or workshops. Visit the MIVC website for additional details as they become available.
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To date, there have been nine work-related fatalities reported to MIOSHA in 2021. The information below shares preliminary details about the most recent fatalities reported to MIOSHA which are believed to be covered by the MIOSH Act. The description reflects information provided to MIOSHA at the initial report of the incident and is not the result of the official MIOSHA investigation.
Preliminary summaries of the most recent 2021 incidents:
On Jan. 4, 2021, a positive test result was given to the 64-year-old licensed practical nurse during the firm's regular COVID testing, required twice a week. Following company policy, the employee was sent home, and the local health department was contacted. The week of approximately Jan. 18, the employee was hospitalized, and later passed away on Feb. 15, 2021.
A 70-year-old office administrator/medical assistant worked at a physician's office. During the week of Feb 22, two employees were working in the office while sick. The following week they tested positive for COVID-19. The deceased tested positive on March 2 and was hospitalized within a couple days. The deceased passed away on March 15, 2021.
The 69-year-old landscaping employee was mowing lawn on a hill and flipped the lawn mower over a retaining wall. The employee was crushed by the mower.
The 40-year-old owner was on an extension ladder and fell approximately 20 feet to the concrete surface below.
To date, there have been 67 work-related fatalities reported to MIOSHA in 2020. The information below shares preliminary details about the most recent fatalities reported to MIOSHA which are believed to be covered by the MIOSH Act. The description reflects information provided to MIOSHA at the initial report of the incident and is not the result of the official MIOSHA investigation. To report fatalities/catastrophes, call MIOSHA at 800-858-0397.
Preliminary summary of the most recent 2020 incident:
On Nov. 19, a 57-year-old financial coordinator was notified of a positive COVID-19 test result and went home. Two days later the victim went to the emergency room and was given oxygen and sent home. On Nov. 27, the victim went back to the hospital and then passed away on Dec. 23, 2020.
Every life is precious. Our mutual goal must be that every employee goes home at the end of every shift unharmed.
If you need help or assistance in ensuring your workplace is safe, MIOSHA is here to assist you. The CET Division provides workplace safety and health training and consultations to employers and employees throughout Michigan, free of charge. Contact CET today at 800-866-4674 or request CET services online.
May 24, 2021 - Gov. Whitmer Announces Updates to Return-to-Work Safety Guidelines and Releases New Epidemic Order Expanding Capacity Limits
Variances from MIOSHA standards must be made available to the public in accordance with Part 12, Variances (R408.22201 to 408.22251). MIOSHA variances are published online at michigan.gov/mioshavariances.
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