January 19, 2011, Introduced by Senator JONES and referred to the Committee on Economic Development.
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
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.
(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.