Greetings! MiOSHA announced this afternoon (JIC News Release 456 - MIOSHA Emergency Rules Extension.pdf<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTA0MTMuMzg3MDQ5MjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2NvbnRlbnQuZ292ZGVsaXZlcnkuY29tL2F0dGFjaG1lbnRzL01JTVNQLzIwMjEvMDQvMTMvZmlsZV9hdHRhY2htZW50cy8xNzUzMjIxL0pJQyUyME5ld3MlMjBSZWxlYXNlJTIwNDU2JTIwLSUyME1JT1NIQSUyMEVtZXJnZW5jeSUyMFJ1bGVzJTIwRXh0ZW5zaW9uLnBkZiJ9.CgiM4IJFauYgin-b4cFyHm-EMcUmMXKx2cOTGTUHvJw%2Fs%2F1148882654%2Fbr%2F101957478088-l&data=04%7C01%7Cmembielac%40michigan.gov%7C0ccb475c7d5b45f9ea0208d8feaaf484%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C637539357493716875%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=3Qxaosj8e1zfQEpY%2BAzonEWX8YItpdo25rWpmOy410k%3D&reserved=0>) that the emergency rules issued October 2020 and set to expire tomorrow, will be extended until October 14, 2021. Emergency rules may be extended for a single 6- month period. MiOSHA has also begun a formal rulemaking process that will eventually result in some permanent COVID-19 related rules, but we do not yet know how many or what those will be. FOR NOW: The emergency rules extended today are the same rules we have been following since last October. Therefore, all this extension means is that we have to continue to operate as we have, following restrictions such as: Employee health checks Masks required in workplace Social Distancing Requirements for quarantine and isolation if exposed or diagnosed with COVID-19 Presence of COVID-19 coordinator Maintenance of a Pandemic Response Plan Remote work if feasible NOTE - This is NOT a complete list of restrictions! Libraries should review the emergency rules located at https://www.michigan.gov/documents/leo/Final_MIOSHA_Rules_705164_7.pdf Libraries should consult their attorneys if they have questions regarding these restrictions. Thanks! Clare Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D. Library Law Consultant Library of Michigan MembielaC@michigan.gov<mailto:MembielaC@michigan.gov> 517-335-8132 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. [cid:image001.png@01D7307B.A4D76850]