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Protecting Workers
Protecting Workers
The State declared that the safety, health and general welfare of employees are primary public policy concerns. Since 1975, the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Act has required Michigan employers to provide each employee a safe and healthful work environment free of recognized hazards. The Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MiOSHA) endeavors to protect Michigan’s workers through the fair enforcement of safety standards and rules, as well as through outreach training.
- Workers who believe that a health or safety hazard exists may contact the appropriate MiOSHA Division – either Construction Safety & Health or General Industry Safety & Health – to submit a complaint or other assistance.
- A worker who submits a complaint regarding a potential health or safety hazard can choose to keep his or her identity confidential by indicating on the MiOSHA complaint form.
The Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Act specifically prohibits an employer from discharging or discriminating against an employee who makes a safety-related complaint to MiOSHA.
The complaint must be filed within 30 days of the date of the alleged occurrence. A worker can contact or file a complaint concerning these issues at MiOSHA’s Detroit, Michigan, office.
Contact Resources
Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Construction Safety and Health Division
P.O. Box 30645
Lansing, MI 48909
517-284-7680 Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration
General Industry Safety and Health Division
P.O. Box 30644
Lansing, MI 48909
517-284-7750 Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Employee Discrimination Section
Cadillac Place
3026 W. Grand Blvd., Ste 9-450
Detroit, MI 48202
313-456-3109