Businesses that violate COVID-19 rules listed
Online dashboard provided by MIOSHA
The State of Michigan has launched an online dashboard listing businesses cited for violating regulations related to COVID-19 as well as the status of citations.
Provided by the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the dashboard is billed as an effort to “streamline reporting of workplace safety violations” and to “enhance transparency with ongoing information related to COVID-19,” according to a news release.
The dashboard is to be updated every Friday at 3 p.m. with full citation documents, a brief description of violations and where each citation is in the enforcement process. Categories include:
• Citations abated, penalty paid, case closed
• Awaiting abatement or penalty, case open
• Under formal appeal
• Citation vacated
• Most recent
Find the dashboard at Michigan.gov/mioshacovidcitations.
The MIOSHA Ambassador Program offers education and one-on-one guidance to help businesses understand regulations on workplace safety. More than 90 percent of businesses visited by ambassadors are reportedly complying with face covering, cleaning and disinfection and personal protective equipment requirements. Employers can schedule a free COVID-19 safety consultation online at https:// tinyurl.com/ypnkbac9 and can find factsheets, educational videos and other resources at Michigan.gov/ Covidworkplacesafety.
Employers cited have 15 working days from receipt of the MIOSHA citations to contest violations and penalties. Those who enter into a Penalty Reduction Agreement with MIOSHA can receive a 50 percent reduction in penalties after providing proof to MIOSHA that abatement of violations has been completed. Employers can also schedule a consultative visit directly with MIOSHA’S Consultation, Education and Training Division via phone 800-8664674 or request CET services online at https://tinyurl.com/y72hjnsa.
Employers and employees with questions regarding workplace safety and health can contact MIOSHA using the new COVID-19 hotline at 855-SAFE-C19 (855-723-3219).