SB-0020, As Passed Senate, February 10, 2011

SUBSTITUTE FOR

SENATE BILL NO. 20

     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. This

subsection does not apply to the adoption by reference of a federal

workplace ergonomics rule.

     (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.