DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY
DIRECTOR’S OFFICE
GENERAL INDUSTRY SAFETY STANDARDS
Filed with the secretary of state on August 5, 2025
These rules become effective immediately after filing with the secretary of state
unless adopted under section 33, 44, or 45a(9) of the administrative procedures act of
1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.233, 24.244, or 24.245a. Rules adopted under these
sections become effective 7 days after filing with the secretary of state.
(By authority conferred on the director of the department of labor and economic
opportunity by sections 16 and 21 of the Michigan occupational safety and health act, 1974
PA 154, MCL 408.1016 and 408.1021, and Executive Reorganization Order Nos. 1996-2,
2003-1, 2008-4, 2011-4, and 2019-3, MCL 445.2001, 445.2011, 445.2025, 445.2030, and
125.1998)
R 408.19201, R 408.19202, R 408.19203, and R 408.19204 of the Michigan Administrative
Code are amended, as follows:
PART 92. HAZARD COMMUNICATION
R 408.19201 Scope and application.
Rule 9201. (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 408.19202 apply to all chemical manufacturers,
chemical importers, and employers pursuant to the provisions of 29 CFR 1910.1200 and
29 CFR 1926.59.
(3) The regulations adopted by R 408.19203 apply to workplaces pursuant to the
provisions of 29 CFR 1910.1201 and 29 CFR 1928.21.
(4) Section 14a(1) of the Michigan occupational safety and health act, 1974 PA 154, MCL
408.1014a, adopted the original federal standard by reference. In addition, sections 14b to
14l of the Michigan occupational safety and health act, 1974 PA 154, MCL 408.1014b to
408.1014l, set forth additional requirements for employers in this state. The regulations
adopted by R 408.19202 have the force and effect of law, but only to the extent they are
consistent with section 14a(1) of the Michigan occupational safety and health act, 1974 PA
154, MCL 408.1014a. If there is inconsistency, section 14a(1) of the Michigan
occupational safety and health act, 1974 PA 154, MCL 408.1014a, controls.
March 20, 2025