R 325.77001 Scope and application.

Rule 1. (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 325.77002 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 325.77003 apply to workplaces pursuant to the provisions of 29 CFR 1910.1201, 29 CFR 1926.61, 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 325.77002 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.