steps to protect against transmission of COVID-19? MIOSHA is a government agency that regulates workplace safety and last week cited nine Michigan businesses with COVID-19 "general duty" infractions, alleging the companies failed to provide a workplace free from known hazards that can or have caused death or serious harm. Of those, 18 outbreaks happened in offices. Whitmer said MIOSHA is launching a program next week to educate employers and seek compliance where community spread of COVID-19 is a risk. The refusal must be in good faith and there must not be enough time to contact MIOSHA. Incorporating the latest guidance for COVID-19 from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and; Prevention (CDC), U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Governor’s Executive Orders “Our first priority is to protect workers from the spread of COVID-19,” MIOSHA Director Bart Pickelman … By A. Scott Hecker, Brent I. Clark, and Patrick D. Joyce. Seyfarth Synopsis: Michigan OSHA (MIOSHA) enacted COVID-19 emergency rules on October 14, 2020, less than two weeks after the Michigan Supreme Court’s October 2 ruling invalidated many of Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s COVID-19 executive orders.. At the direction of Governor Whitmer, MIOSHA … Revised Michigan COVID-19 Health Recommendations Highlight Tensions Between State Requirements; CDC Protocols. A. MIOSHA investigating Michigan House of Representatives for COVID-19 safety violation complaint By Christiana Ford Published: Dec. 8, 2020 at 7:40 PM EST | Updated: seconds ago Title: MIOSHA/COVID Preparedness and Response Plan November 2020 (00092293).DOC Subject: Occupational Health Handout Keywords: Suggested Format for a SARS-CoV-2 Preparedness & Response Plan for Low & Medium Risk Employees, CET-5700, Occupational Health Handout, LEO, MIOSHA, CET Tuesday, December 8, 2020. In some circumstances, yes. The Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Act, Act 154 of 1974 (MIOSH Act) affords employees the right to refuse to work under imminent danger situations. Under the general duty clause, MIOSHA has cited at least 29 businesses in September and October for failing to uphold safety and health workplace guidelines related to COVID-19. Nine more Michigan businesses have been cited and fined by the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration for not following required COVID-19 protocols. Michigan had 234 new COVID-19 outbreaks – meaning two or more cases are linked to the same place outside of households – reported in the past week. There are 590 COVID-19 outbreaks across the state, the largest number since the state began tracking outbreaks.