2010 Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 408 - LABOR
Act 154 of 1974 - MICHIGAN OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ACT (408.1001 - 408.1094)
Section 408.1054 - Safety education and training division; creation; functions; newsletter; statement as to standard, rule, or order.

Sec. 54.

(1) A safety education and training division is created within the department of labor.

(2) The functions of the safety education and training division shall include:

(a) The development and application of a statewide safety education and training program to familiarize employers, supervisors, employees, and union leaders with techniques of accident investigation and prevention.

(b) The development and utilization of consultative educational techniques to achieve long-range solutions to occupational safety problems.

(c) The development of training programs for the department of labor safety compliance staff.

(d) The acquisition, development, and distribution of occupational safety pamphlets, booklets, brochures, and other appropriate safety media as may be useful to accomplish the objectives of this division.

(e) The conduct of other activities as necessary for the implementation of an effective safety education and training program.

(f) The development and administration of a program for employers, with special emphasis on small business employers, providing technical and educational assistance.

(g) The development and implementation of a training and education program for department staff engaged in the administration and enforcement of this act.

(3) The department shall publish a newsletter at least quarterly.

(4) When a commission or the board, or the director of labor or the director of public health promulgates a standard or a rule or issues an order, a brief statement shall be included indicating the reasons for the action, which shall be published in the newsletter published under subsection (3).

History: 1974, Act 154, Eff. Jan. 1, 1975 ;-- Am. 1979, Act 149, Eff. Mar. 27, 1980