February 4, 2009, Introduced by Rep. Hansen and referred to the Committee on Labor.
A bill to amend 1974 PA 154, entitled
"Michigan occupational safety and health act,"
(MCL 408.1001 to 408.1094) by adding section 17.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:
Sec. 17. (1) A department, board, or commission authorized to
promulgate rules under this act shall not promulgate a rule or
establish a standard regarding workplace ergonomics.
(2) A department, board, or commission authorized to
promulgate rules under this act may provide guidance, best
practices information, or assistance for the voluntary
implementation or practice of a workplace ergonomics program. The
guidance or other assistance shall not advocate workplace ergonomic
programs that are more stringent than indicated in federal
occupational safety and health administration ergonomics
guidelines.
(3) For purposes of this section, "workplace ergonomics" means
a program or practice that addresses musculoskeletal disorders that
are caused by repetitive motion or stress.