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<p class="MsoNormal">Greetings:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Please see the press release below about the MiOSHA Covid-19 workplace standards still being in effect.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Note that the <b>information below is not new</b>- the standards are largely the same as they have been the past several months and match the information on the MiOSHA webpage<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.michigan.gov/leo/0,5863,7-336-100207_101280---,00.html">https://www.michigan.gov/leo/0,5863,7-336-100207_101280---,00.html</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">(<b>See</b> the “Retail, Libraries & Museum” rule 9(4), in the rules
<a href="https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/MIEOG/2020/10/14/file_attachments/1570997/MIOSHA%20Emergency%20Rules%2010-14-20.pdf">
https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/MIEOG/2020/10/14/file_attachments/1570997/MIOSHA%20Emergency%20Rules%2010-14-20.pdf</a> )<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The rules were necessary in order for the MiOSHA workplace requirements to remain in effect. They are only formalizing what was in the EOs.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Libraries who were in compliance with the EOs should be in compliance with the rules below.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">If a library has any questions regarding their current pandemic plan or policies they should contact their library attorney, or MiOSHA at
<strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;background:#EEEEEE">855-SAFEC19 (855-723-3219)</span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;background:#EEEEEE">.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Stay Well!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Thanks!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Clare<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Library Law Consultant<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Library of Michigan<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:MembielaC@michigan.gov"><span style="color:#0563C1">MembielaC@michigan.gov</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">517-335-8132<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">The research and resources above are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your
attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> Michigan Executive Office of the Governor <mieog@govsubscriptions.michigan.gov>
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<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, October 14, 2020 4:41 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> Membiela, Clare (MDE) <MembielaC@michigan.gov><br>
<b>Subject:</b> RELEASE: Governor Whitmer takes action to protect workers, keep workplaces safe from COVID-19 <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p align="center" style="margin:0in;text-align:center"><span style="mso-bookmark:gd_top"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Governor Whitmer takes action to protect workers, keep workplaces safe</span></strong></span><span style="mso-bookmark:gd_top"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> <strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">from
COVID-19</span></strong> </span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:gd_top"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p align="center" style="margin:0in;text-align:center"><span style="mso-bookmark:gd_top"><em><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">MIOSHA issues emergency rules to clarify requirements for employers to</span></b></em></span><span style="mso-bookmark:gd_top"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> </span></strong></span><span style="mso-bookmark:gd_top"><em><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">control,
prevent, and mitigate the spread of infection</span></b></em></span><span style="mso-bookmark:gd_top"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> </span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:gd_top"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in"><span style="mso-bookmark:gd_top"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">LANSING, Mich</span></strong></span><span style="mso-bookmark:gd_top"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">. — The
Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) within the Michigan Dept. of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) is one of the first state OSHA programs to promulgate rules which clarify the safety requirements employers must follow to protect
their employees from COVID-19. Governor Gretchen Whitmer today signed her concurrence of the need for a comprehensive set of Emergency Rules that will help protect Michigan workers, businesses, customers and communities from the spread of COVID-19. </span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:gd_top"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in"><span style="mso-bookmark:gd_top"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">“While most Michigan job providers are doing their part to slow the spread of COVID-19, these rules provide them with clarity regarding the
necessary requirements to keep their workplaces safe and their employees healthy,” said <strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Gov. Whitmer.</span></strong> “I will continue to work around the clock with my partners in labor and business to ensure
protections for every Michigan worker.” </span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:gd_top"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in"><span style="mso-bookmark:gd_top"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Under the Emergency Rules, businesses that resume in-person work must, among other things, have a written COVID-19 preparedness and response
plan and provide thorough training to their employees that covers, at a minimum, workplace infection-control practices, the proper use of personal protection equipment (PPE), steps workers must take to notify the business or operation of any symptoms of COVID-19
or a suspected or confirmed diagnosis of COVID-19, and how to report unsafe working conditions. </span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:gd_top"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in"><span style="mso-bookmark:gd_top"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">MIOSHA’s Emergency Rules implement workplace safeguards for all Michigan businesses and specific requirements for industries, including manufacturing,
construction, retail, health care, exercise facilities, restaurants and bars. </span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:gd_top"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in"><span style="mso-bookmark:gd_top"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The rules establish workplace safety requirements and employers should coordinate these requirements with the </span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:gd_top"></span><a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDEwMTQuMjg3Mzk2MzEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5taWNoaWdhbi5nb3YvbWRoaHMvMCw1ODg1LDctMzM5LS01NDE5NzktLSwwMC5odG1sIn0.uM2tqEXTKotCdWQhUiAxns664_lhDE9YGeqLr_Wm37s%2Fs%2F1140903931%2Fbr%2F86858204603-l&data=04%7C01%7Cmembielac%40michigan.gov%7C73566d17bb8045e8ca2108d870818bd2%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637383048980886984%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=uzKPRdlwvsxYGfyb3CWu8rnApOUwb4rNCnO9nBS1K48%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-bookmark:gd_top"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0563C1">Emergency
Order</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:gd_top"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:gd_top"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> issued by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services restricting gathering sizes, requiring
face coverings in public spaces and childcare facilities, placing capacity limitations on stores, bars and other public venues and providing safer workplaces. </span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:gd_top"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in"><span style="mso-bookmark:gd_top"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">“As we reengage our economy, the Governor’s actions reiterate the importance to keep workplaces safe for employees and protect customers from
COVID-19 transmission,” said <strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">COVID-19</span></strong><em><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span></b></em><strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Workplace Safety Director Sean
Egan.</span></strong> “These rules will formalize the workplace safety guidelines previously in place, and are necessary to save lives. We will continue to educate workers and employers on requirements for businesses to get open and stay open.” </span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:gd_top"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in"><span style="mso-bookmark:gd_top"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Since March 2020, employers have reported 30 worker deaths from COVID-19 in Michigan and 127 in-patient hospitalizations potentially
linked to workplace exposure. MIOSHA has received over 3,800 complaints from employees alleging uncontrolled COVID-19 hazards in the workplace and 263 referrals from local government, including local health departments, indicating that businesses were not
taking all the necessary measures to protect their employees from infection. </span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:gd_top"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in"><span style="mso-bookmark:gd_top"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">"Since the beginning of this pandemic, the working folks I've talked to have been most concerned about avoiding catching this awful virus at
work and bringing it home and spreading it to their families," said <strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Ron Bieber, president of the Michigan AFL-CIO</span></strong>. "We need to make sure we're doing everything we can to help these people
protect themselves and their families, because we can't have a strong economy when people are catching a deadly virus just by showing up to work.” </span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:gd_top"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in"><span style="mso-bookmark:gd_top"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">“Small businesses owners are dedicated to providing safe workplaces. Consistent, practical, and clear rules are important to achieving that
goal,” said <strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Brian Calley,</span></strong> president of the Small Business Association of Michigan. “We welcome the initiation of the departmental rule-making process to establish predicable and well defined
expectations.” </span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:gd_top"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in"><span style="mso-bookmark:gd_top"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">A set of online resources at </span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:gd_top"></span><a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDEwMTQuMjg3Mzk2MzEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5taWNoaWdhbi5nb3YvbGVvLzAsNTg2Myw3LTMzNi0xMDAyMDctLS0sMDAuaHRtbCJ9.bOjFpJjoM5U3lWkByAUE0Yr6lHAmdWzIZeccsLl7Zhk%2Fs%2F1140903931%2Fbr%2F86858204603-l&data=04%7C01%7Cmembielac%40michigan.gov%7C73566d17bb8045e8ca2108d870818bd2%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C637383048980886984%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=NwzjMOXMD2DmrMJz0W9koKHnCWsV0cPOP5y6BSl2iME%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-bookmark:gd_top"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Michigan.gov/COVIDWorkplaceSafety</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:gd_top"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:gd_top"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> provides
businesses with the guidelines they and their employees must follow and includes a </span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:gd_top"></span><a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDEwMTQuMjg3Mzk2MzEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5taWNoaWdhbi5nb3YvZG9jdW1lbnRzL2xlby9sZW9fbWlvc2hhX2NldDU3MDBfNjkxMjQwXzcuZG9jIn0.D7KCyJWPVJCphbUL3cbWKh0qK_rrowNJ0GdH1JGoPY0%2Fs%2F1140903931%2Fbr%2F86858204603-l&data=04%7C01%7Cmembielac%40michigan.gov%7C73566d17bb8045e8ca2108d870818bd2%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C637383048980896940%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=kyYYRSeS5HBMU0BUtOEjn5JAdhBJcr25rZdLwNljDGs%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-bookmark:gd_top"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">sample
COVID-19 preparedness and response plan</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:gd_top"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:gd_top"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> and a </span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:gd_top"></span><a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDEwMTQuMjg3Mzk2MzEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5taWNoaWdhbi5nb3YvZG9jdW1lbnRzL2xlby9Xb3JrcGxhY2VfR3VpZGVsaW5lcy1SZW9wZW5pbmdfQ2hlY2tsaXN0XzY5MjAyMV83LnBkZiJ9.ZtqkmNoxWj8Si-Rk1lh8EC2n4bKxSBbpX6Kkkcy5W54%2Fs%2F1140903931%2Fbr%2F86858204603-l&data=04%7C01%7Cmembielac%40michigan.gov%7C73566d17bb8045e8ca2108d870818bd2%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C637383048980906896%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=DzKYgMtZP2GVNHkuGT5E64btwUQ2DRFU%2FL%2Bm5NZvRRc%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-bookmark:gd_top"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">reopening
checklist</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:gd_top"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:gd_top"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> to help businesses put safeguards in place. Businesses can also find posters for employees
and customers, factsheets and educational videos. </span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:gd_top"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in"><span style="mso-bookmark:gd_top"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">To enhance MIOSHA’s consultative services, the </span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:gd_top"></span><a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDUsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDEwMTQuMjg3Mzk2MzEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5taWNoaWdhbi5nb3YvbGVvLzAsNTg2Myw3LTMzNi03ODM5Nl83ODM5OC01Mzg5MDUtLSwwMC5odG1sIn0.9oe6exf1fQ-tWJ96SoZhOPoSoa0yn2rtz5nxzAogImY%2Fs%2F1140903931%2Fbr%2F86858204603-l&data=04%7C01%7Cmembielac%40michigan.gov%7C73566d17bb8045e8ca2108d870818bd2%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C637383048980906896%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=Sfrj1C5Awf512E%2BInVGlhbjdiFYkhGO%2BEYi0FhHKqCk%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-bookmark:gd_top"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">newly
launched MIOSHA Ambassador Program</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:gd_top"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:gd_top"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> will send safety and health experts to businesses statewide now to
offer education and support, with a focus on workplaces with a higher risk of community transmission. To request consultation, education and training services, call 517-284-7720 or online at </span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:gd_top"></span><a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDYsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDEwMTQuMjg3Mzk2MzEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5taWNoaWdhbi5nb3YvbGVvLzAsNTg2Myw3LTMzNi05NDQyMl8xMTQwN18xNTMxNy0yNzc1MjUtLSwwMC5odG1sIn0.qYBaD7DzhivBsxNe9sX9D6gZGhQkrKnT9UUGZcbIV3w%2Fs%2F1140903931%2Fbr%2F86858204603-l&data=04%7C01%7Cmembielac%40michigan.gov%7C73566d17bb8045e8ca2108d870818bd2%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C637383048980916852%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=yuIj7shjGSkcJS92RY1IyESjso0nZrm2%2FqQQshmOOUA%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-bookmark:gd_top"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">MIOSHA
Request for Consultative Assistance</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:gd_top"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:gd_top"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">. </span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:gd_top"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in"><span style="mso-bookmark:gd_top"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">For more information about MIOSHA’s safety and health guidelines to protect Michigan’s workforce during the pandemic, visit </span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:gd_top"></span><a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDcsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDEwMTQuMjg3Mzk2MzEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5taWNoaWdhbi5nb3YvbGVvLzAsNTg2Myw3LTMzNi0xMDAyMDctLS0sMDAuaHRtbCJ9.nvPt7_BqifpfmOH-AmLTTEHKXBaI1iUBwmJioCD-Fzg%2Fs%2F1140903931%2Fbr%2F86858204603-l&data=04%7C01%7Cmembielac%40michigan.gov%7C73566d17bb8045e8ca2108d870818bd2%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637383048980916852%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=RvVnNtli9ilq4ZxEr4EfHBE2%2BsRcF2QjHjULzPnBdHE%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-bookmark:gd_top"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Michigan.gov/COVIDWorkplaceSafety.</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:gd_top"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:gd_top"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> Employers
and employees with questions regarding workplace safety and health may contact MIOSHA using the new hotline at <strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">855-SAFE-C19 (855-723-3219). </span></strong> </span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:gd_top"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in"><span style="mso-bookmark:gd_top"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">To report health and safety concerns in the workplace, go to </span></strong></span><span style="mso-bookmark:gd_top"></span><a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDgsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDEwMTQuMjg3Mzk2MzEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5taWNoaWdhbi5nb3YvbGVvLzAsNTg2Myw3LTMzNi05NDQyMl8xMTQwN18zMDQ1My05MzgzNS0tLDAwLmh0bWwifQ.NTdvGTN2LzS4cp3tWkihwerFOggknVfhxq9Du38jfC4%2Fs%2F1140903931%2Fbr%2F86858204603-l&data=04%7C01%7Cmembielac%40michigan.gov%7C73566d17bb8045e8ca2108d870818bd2%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637383048980926809%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=ryuBoij8srieoivvRrsLClvhr4Mrn7%2FODqujAoNqqg8%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-bookmark:gd_top"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Michigan.gov/MIOSHAcomplaint</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:gd_top"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:gd_top"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">. To
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Emergency Rules 10-14-20.pdf</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:gd_top"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:gd_top"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></span></li></ul>
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<p style="margin:0in"><span style="mso-bookmark:gd_top"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">To view the Emergency Rules infographic, click </span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:gd_top"></span><a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDEwMTQuMjg3Mzk2MzEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5taWNoaWdhbi5nb3YvZG9jdW1lbnRzL2xlby9FbWVyZ2VuY3lfUnVsZXNfMTAuMTRfNzA1MTA5XzcucGRmIn0.nJ-a_MwuPkc3F6McRfTDl6af85Xv95mvs4CUZ2VWs1s%2Fs%2F1140903931%2Fbr%2F86858204603-l&data=04%7C01%7Cmembielac%40michigan.gov%7C73566d17bb8045e8ca2108d870818bd2%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637383048980936766%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=jo0MnWgbDktucL3Lce7e17zKGOr6RAN4VFdV6XtVlCM%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank"><span style="mso-bookmark:gd_top"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0563C1">here</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:gd_top"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:gd_top"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">. </span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:gd_top"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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