Contending that they were supposed to be “temporary rules” to help stop the spread of the coronavirus, State Senator Aric Nesbitt of Lawton is joining colleagues from the Michigan Senate in asking the public to comment on proposed rules from the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration regarding workplace measures being made permanent.
Nesbitt argues, “The temporary rules were initially put in place to help stop the spread of COVID-19 and keep people safe,” and points out, “It’s now one year later and businesses have made major investments in safety equipment to create a safe atmosphere for both employees and patrons. We have learned how to safely interact with one another and combat the spread of this virus, yet the state is considering making these business-killing rules permanent.
Nesbitt says, flatly, “It’s time we ease some of these burdens on businesses rather than considering making them long-term policy.”
MIOSHA is considering a proposed rule change that could make job providers and workers adhere to many emergency workplace rules permanently. The second extension of the rules currently in place expires in October, but the agency has announced it is taking steps to make them permanent.
You can read a summary of the proposed rules at this link: https://www.misenategop.com/WhitmerEmergency/
Nesbitt is encouraging businesses and residents to share their concerns regarding the MIOSHA proposed workplace rules with his office, saying, “These rules have forced thousands of businesses to close their doors,” while adding, “Making them permanent will only force more businesses to close and put more Michiganders out of work. I’d like to hear from folks back home and encourage people to provide their input.”
Residents can click the link above to provide direct feedback. The information provided will be sent directly to the department as a public comment.
