R 408.22303 Scope.

Rule 2303. (1) The act requires that every employer covered under the act furnish to each employee employment and a place of employment that is free from recognized hazards that are causing, or are likely to cause, death or serious physical harm to the employee. The act also requires that employers comply with occupational safety and health standards promulgated under the act and that employees comply with standards, rules, regulations, and orders issued under the act that are applicable to their own actions and conduct. (2) The act authorizes the department of labor and economic opportunity to conduct inspections and investigations, conduct tests and gather samples of materials and substances as are necessary to aid in the evaluation of the place of employment, issue citations and proposed penalties for alleged violations, and question employers and employees in connection with research and other related activities. (3) The act contains provisions for adjudication of violations, periods prescribed for the abatement of violations, and proposed penalties if appealed by an employer or by an employee or authorized representative of employees.