MIOSHA launches COVID-19 citations dashboard to share information on workplace safety violations
LANSING, Mich. โ The Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) has launched a new online resource to streamline reporting of workplace safety citations related to COVID-19. According to the agency, the move is being made to enhance transparency and provide ongoing information related to COVID-19 workplace safety violations. The dashboard includes the following categories:Citations abated, penalty paid, case closedAwaiting abatement or penalty, case openUnder formal appealCitation vacatedMost recentThe new MIOSHA COVID-19 enforcement actions dashboard will be updated here at 3 p.m. each Friday. โThere are a variety of programs that businesses can use to ensure they can comply, stay open and ultimately stay safe. The MIOSHA Ambassador Program offers education and one-on-one guidance to help businesses understand regulations on workplace safety.
Ann Arbor-based network Shine & Rise holding free virtual event about workplace diversity, inclusion
ANN ARBOR โ Shine & Rise will hold its first public-facing event on Friday, March 26 in honor of Womenโs History Month. While its regular monthly events are members-only, the March 26 event titled โChallenge Your Team: Gender Equity, Inclusion & Belonging at Workโ is free to the public. Her talk will focus on how employees can challenge their companies to better practice diversity, inclusion and equity. Throughout the month of March, Shine & Rise is also collecting donations to support Girls Who Code and Alternatives for Girls. AdFor more information about Shine & Rise and to learn how to become a member, visit www.shinerise.org.
23 Michigan employers cited for violating COVID, general safety rules, state says
was fined $2,000 for violation of COVID-19 workplace safety requirements including lack of social distancing, and lack of face coverings when workers could not consistently maintain six feet of social distancing. Total penalties including other workplace violations were $3,600. was fined $2,000 for violation of COVID-19 workplace safety requirements including lack of social distancing, and lack of face coverings when workers could not consistently maintain six feet of social distancing. Total penalties including other workplace violations were $3,600. Information about workplace safety requirements for Michigan employers can be found online hereTo report health and safety concerns in the workplace, go to Michigan.gov/MIOSHAcomplaint.
State cites 20 Michigan businesses for violating COVID, general safety rules
Total penalties, including other workplace violations, were $1,400. Total penalties, including other workplace violations, were $1,400. Total penalties for other workplace violations were $800. Total penalties for other workplace violations were $800. Information about workplace safety requirements for Michigan employers can be found online here.