MIOSHA operates under an agreement with the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). This agreement allows MIOSHA to enforce occupational safety and health standards in Michigan that are at least as effective as the federal standards established by OSHA.
Under the MIOSHA state plan, employers in Michigan are required to comply with the state's occupational safety and health regulations, which cover a wide range of industries and workplaces. MIOSHA conducts inspections, investigates complaints, and issues citations and penalties for violations of safety and health standards.
MIOSHA also provides various services to help employers and workers improve workplace safety, such as consultation services, training programs, and educational resources.
It's important to note that state plans can evolve and change over time. For the most up-to-date and detailed information on Michigan's state plan, I recommend visiting the official website of the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA).
The Michigan State Plan is applicable to private-sector workplaces in the state, excluding the following:
1. Maritime employment, including shipyard employment, marine terminals, and longshoring (Marine construction is covered by MIOSHA).
2. Contract workers and contractor-operated facilities involved in United States Postal Service (USPS) mail operations.
3. Employers who are enrolled members of Indian tribes and operate businesses within Indian reservations. Non-Indian employers within reservations and Indian employers outside the reservation boundaries fall under MIOSHA.
4. All working conditions of aircraft cabin crewmembers onboard operating aircraft.
Implemented by MIOSHA include several OSHA standards that have been adopted by reference. However, there are specific MIOSHA requirements that deviate from the Federal OSHA standards in the following ways:
