Update on MIOSHA Emergency Rules and draft permanent rules

The Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Opportunity posted the following statement on its website tonight in response to Friday’s updated  Gatherings & Face Mask Order, which allows fully vaccinated individuals to gather without a face mask.

MIOSHA is in the process of reviewing both the emergency rules and draft permanent rules. The agency has the flexibility it needs to ensure consistency with public health guidelines and will continue to protect Michigan workers as we work toward ending this pandemic.

MIOSHA will soon post updated workplace rules reflecting the CDC’s recent guidance on face masks for fully vaccinated people. Until then, MIOSHA will consider compliance with the MDHHS order as good faith to comply when responding to employee complaints or conducting investigations related to COVID-19.

We will update you as soon as the rules are issued and work to make any necessary amendments to the COVID-19 Response & Preparedness template.