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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. If there are federal occupational safety and health administration ergonomics guidelines, the guidance or other assistance shall not advocate workplace ergonomic programs that are more stringent than indicated in those 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.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Michigan Compiled Laws, Chapter 408. Labor § 408.1017 - last updated February 09, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mi/chapter-408-labor/mi-comp-laws-408-1017.html
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