PROHIBIT ERGONOMICS RULES S.B. 843: COMMITTEE SUMMARY
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Senate Bill 843 (as introduced 10-24-07)
Sponsor: Senator Alan Sanborn
Committee: Economic Development and Regulatory Reform
Date Completed: 1-28-08
CONTENT
The bill would amend the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Act to prohibit a department, board, or commission authorized to promulgate rules under the Act from promulgating a rule or establishing a standard regarding workplace ergonomics. A department, board, or commission, however, could provide guidance, best practices information, or assistance for the voluntary implementation or practice of a workplace ergonomics program.
For purposes of the bill, "workplace ergonomics" would mean a program or practice that addresses musculoskeletal disorders that are caused by repetitive motion or stress.
Proposed MCL 408.1017 Legislative Analyst: Patrick Affholter
FISCAL IMPACT
The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.
Fiscal Analyst: Elizabeth Pratt
Maria Tyszkiewicz
Analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent. sb843/0708