Michigan Administrative Code
Department - Labor and Economic Opportunity
MIOSHA
General Industry and Construction Safety and Occupational Health Standards
Construction Safety and Health Standard
Part 42 - HAZARD COMMUNICATION
Section R. 408.44201 - Scope and application

(1) These rules establish requirements to ensure that the hazards of all chemicals produced or imported by chemical manufacturers or importers are evaluated and that information concerning the hazards is transmitted to affected employers and communicated to employees. These rules establish requirements to ensure that markings, placards, and labels required on hazardous materials and explosives, both in transportation and at stationary facilities, are retained until the materials have been removed to the extent that the materials do not pose a hazard.

(2) The regulations adopted by R 408.44202 shall apply to all chemical manufacturers, chemical importers, and employers pursuant to the provisions of 29 C.F.R. § 1910.1200 and 29 C.F.R. § 1926.59.

(3) The regulations adopted by R 408.44203 shall apply to workplaces pursuant to the provisions of 29 C.F.R. § 1910.1201, 29 C.F.R. § 1926.61, and 29 C.F.R. §1928.21.

(4) Section 14a(1) of 1974 PA 154, MCL 408.10 14(1) adopted the original federal standard by reference. In addition, sections 14b to 14l of 1974 PA 154, MCL 408.1014b to 408.1014l, set forth additional requirements for Michigan employers. The regulations adopted by R 408.44202 will have the force and effect of law, but only to the extent they are consistent with section 14a(1) of 1974 PA 154, MCL 408.10 14a(1). If there is any inconsistency, section 14a(1) of 1974 PA 154, MCL 408.1014a(1) will control.