Bill Text: MI HB4128 | 2011-2012 | 96th Legislature | Introduced

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Bill Title: Labor; working conditions; ergonomic regulations; prohibit under certain circumstances. Amends 1974 PA 154 (MCL 408.1001 - 408.1094) by adding sec. 17.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2011-01-25 - Printed Bill Filed 01/21/2011 [HB4128 Detail]

Download: Michigan-2011-HB4128-Introduced.html

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HOUSE BILL No. 4128

 

January 20, 2011, Introduced by Rep. Jacobsen and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.

 

     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.

 

     (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.