MIOSHA
Consultation Education and Training Division
Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
DOCUMENT IDENTIFIER:
CET-ADM–08-01R1
SUBJECT: Award Instruction
DIVISION
INSTRUCTION
DATE:
April 1, 2014
ABSTRACT
I.
Purpose:
This instruction establishes award criteria and procedures for processing
and issuing awards.
II.
Scope:
This instruction applies to all Consultation Education and Training
(CET) staff submitting recommendations for CET awards.
III.
References:
A.
Agency Instruction, MIOSHA-ADM-14-1, Vetting and Entity
Check Requests.
B.
Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Industry Injury and Illness
Data, http://www.bls.gov/iif/.
C.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Safety
and Health Program Assessment Worksheet (Form 33).
D. U.S. Census Board, North American Industry Classifications
System (NAICS), http://www.census.gov/eos/www/naics/.
IV. Distribution:
MIOSHA Staff, OSHA Lansing Area Office; S-drive Public Folder
Accessible; and MIOSHA Weekly.
V.
None.
Cancellations:
VI. History
History of previous versions include:
CET-ADM-08-01, October 21, 2008.
VII. Contact:
Chris Passamani, Onsite Health Supervisor, Consultation Education and
Training Division
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VIII.
Originator:
/Nella Davis-Ray/
Nella Davis-Ray, Division Director
Consultation Education and Training Division
Executive Summary
On October 21, 2008, the CET Division issued CET-ADM-08-1 to establish procedures for
assessing and qualifying companies for safety and health recognition awards. The Federal
OSHA program expressed concern that rewarding safety performance as measured by low
recordable injury rates could have the unintended effect of incentivizing some employees to
under-report injuries. This revised instruction requires increased attention to proactive safety
indicators (e.g., participation on safety committees, conducting self-inspections, reporting nearmisses, thorough root cause analyses, etc.). This revised procedure places greater weight on the
elements that comprise a safety and health management system (SHMS) and allows for slight
variance in meeting the revised criterion of achieving a better-than-average industry injury rate.
Significant Changes
Eliminated the criteria to have zero lost-time to qualify for some awards.
Eliminated the Platinum and Ergonomic Innovation awards.
For the Silver award, specified that the Total Case Incident Rate (TCIR) and the Days Away,
Restricted and Transfer (DART) rate criteria are for the current and last complete year.
For the Gold award, specified that the TCIR and DART criteria are for the current plus the last
two complete years.
Deleted requirement to have a designated safety person. A functioning safety committee was
viewed as an acceptable minimum investment.
Added a Form 512-GI evaluation requirement to the Ergonomic Success award.
Added minimum injury rate criteria (within 25% of average) and Form 512-GI criteria to the
Bronze Certificate of Recognition award.
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I.
Purpose. This instruction establishes award criteria and procedures for processing and
issuing awards.
II.
Scope. This instruction applies to all Consultation Education and Training (CET) staff
submitting recommendations for CET awards.
III.
References.
A. Agency Instruction, MIOSHA-ADM-14-1, Vetting and Entity Check Requests.
B. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Industry Injury and Illness Data,
http://www.bls.gov/iif/.
C. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Safety and Health Program
Assessment Worksheet (Form 33).
D. U.S. Census Board, North American Industry Classification System (NAICS),
http://www.census.gov/eos/www/naics/.
IV. Distribution. MIOSHA Staff; OSHA Lansing Area Office; S-drive Public Folder
Accessible; MIOSHA Weekly.
V.
Cancellations. None.
VI. History. History of previous versions include:
CET-ADM-08-01, October 21, 2008.
VII. Contact. Chris Passamani, Onsite Health Supervisor.
VIII. Originator. Nella Davis-Ray, Division Director, Consultation Education and Training
Division.
IX. Background. Recognition is a powerful tool for achieving business goals. Organizations
perform at higher levels when their contributions are recognized and appreciated. Effective
recognition practices consistently correlate with increased:
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Employee satisfaction and morale
Productivity
Profitability
Retention
The CET Division has various recognition awards which are given to companies who have
achieved outstanding safety and health records and have implemented an effective safety
and health management system (SHMS). In addition, the agency gives special awards for
ergonomic successes. The award criteria and procedures have been in place for many years
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and revised several times. CET awards available today include: Ergonomic Success,
Bronze Certificate of Recognition, Silver, and Gold.
The CET awards program is designed to motivate organizations to maintain and improve
their safety performance as well as promote cooperation with MIOSHA. In conjunction
with the implementation of a SHMS, recognizing an organization’s efforts help keep safety
and health in the minds of workers. One of several criteria in recognizing a company’s
efforts can be the number of hours worked without a lost time accident or how their injury
rates compare to their industry average. This criteria must be carefully evaluated to ensure
that there is not a bias toward under-reporting accidents, which can undermine the SHMS.
X.
Responsibilities.
A. Agency Director/Deputy Director.
1.
Review and approve press release of the award ceremony.
2.
Participate in award ceremonies when available.
B. Agency Senior Executive Management Assistant (SEMA). Forward vetting requests
for the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) approval to proceed.
Vetting shall be done in accordance with Agency Instruction, MIOSHA-ADM-14-1,
Vetting and Entity Check Requests.
C. Division Director.
1.
Grant final approval for all awards.
2.
Participate in award ceremonies as needed.
D. Communications Representative.
1.
Contact awardees regarding ceremony details.
2.
Inform agency SEMA and CET division director when a second LARA vetting is
needed.
3.
Communicate ceremony details to appropriate agency personnel.
4.
Draft press release for the award ceremony.
5.
Take or procure photos of ceremony.
6.
Report award and ceremony details in the MIOSHA News, MIOSHA E-News,
and to the MIOSHA Twitter, and Facebook page.
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E.
F.
Safety and Health Program Manager.
1.
Confirm MIOSHA 300 Log data. For ergonomic awards, submit ergonomics
packet to MIOSHA Ergonomics Committee chairperson.
2.
Request a history check from appropriate enforcement division.
3.
Review history check, update packet, and forward application to division director.
4.
Notify recommending consultant, supervisor, communications representative,
division secretary, and desktop publisher of approved awards.
5.
Forward final, approved award application packet to division secretary.
6.
Participate in award ceremonies as needed.
Consultant’s Supervisor.
1.
Review award packet to ensure eligibility, review documentation of SHMS,
ensure the Federal employer identification number (FEIN) is present in the award
packet, ensure the name of the controlling entity is present in the award packet,
sign off, and give award packet to safety and health program manager.
2.
If disapproved, review with consultant, initiate denial letter, and file packet.
3.
Participate in award ceremonies, as needed.
G. Division Secretary/Staff Support.
1.
Obtain a safety and health history check and LARA vetting request for the
recommended awardee. Vetting shall be done in accordance with Agency
Instruction, MIOSHA-ADM-14-1, Vetting and Entity Check Requests.
2.
Forward award packet to safety and health program manager for review.
3.
Procure the award plaque when award is approved.
H. Consultant.
1.
Assist employer and complete the award application. All serious hazards
identified during the hazard survey must be corrected before an award
recommendation is submitted. Take photographs, or videos, as needed or
required.
2.
Submit completed award application packet to supervisor. Ensure the FEIN is
present in the award packet; ensure the name of the controlling entity is present in
the award packet. The FEIN number must be provided for each named entity.
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I.
J.
3.
Notify employer of decision: approved or disapproved.
4.
Participate in award ceremony, when possible.
5.
In the absence of the communications representative, acquire photos of ceremony.
Desktop Publisher.
1.
Maintain all award documentation.
2.
Update cumulative awards list.
3.
Create award layout for plaque.
MIOSHA Ergonomics Committee Chairperson.
1.
Review ergonomics packet and confirm ergonomics data.
2.
Submit ergonomics award application and photographs to the MIOSHA
Ergonomics Committee.
3.
Review history check, update packet, forward application to CET division.
4.
Participate in award ceremonies, as needed.
K. MIOSHA Ergonomics Committee.
1.
Review all completed ergonomic award applications and verify that any new
innovation does not create a safety hazard.
2.
Approve all completed Ergonomic Success award applications.
XI. Award Descriptions and Criteria.
A. Bronze Certificate of Recognition. The Bronze Certificate of recognition is issued to
an establishment that does not meet the criteria for the Silver or Gold award. The
certificate may be granted for other significant safety and health achievements or for
major contributions or service that has resulted in a positive impact on worker safety
and health. However, the company must have a current Total Case Incident Rate
(TCIR) and the Days Away, Restricted and Transfer (DART) rate that is within 25%
of their industry averages. The company must also have implemented at least 16 of
the 32 attributes on the Safety and Health Program Evaluation form (Form 512-GI or
Form 33). The Form 512-GI will be used for both general industry and construction.
B. Silver Award. The Silver award is issued to an establishment whose current and last
complete year’s TCIR and DART rate are below the industry average. The Silver
award criteria also includes having the company implement at least 20 of 32 attributes
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in their SHMS as evaluated by the consultant using the Form 512-GI or Form 33. The
Form 512-GI will be used for both general industry and construction. The Silver
award company must have at least one implemented attribute in each of the five
categories and also meet the goal of 20 total attributes. The company must also have
an established safety and health committee.
C. Gold Award. The Gold award is issued to an establishment who’s current and last two
complete years’ TCIR and DART rates are below the industry average. The Gold
award criteria also includes having the company implement at least 24 of 32 attributes
in their SHMS as evaluated by the consultant using the Form 512-GI or Form 33. The
Form 512-GI will be used for both general industry and construction. The Gold award
company must have at least two implemented attributes in each of the five categories
and also meet the goal of 24 total attributes. The company must also have an
established safety and health committee.
D. Ergonomic Success Award. The Ergonomic Success award will be given to an
establishment who has instituted ergonomic improvements and have substantially
reduced Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs). The criteria for the Ergonomic Success
award includes the following:
E.
1.
The employer’s last 12 month TCIR shall be below the industry average rate and
the employer must have implemented at least 20 of the 32 attributes on the Form
512-GI or Form 33.
2.
The employer has had at least a 25% reduction of MSD incidence rate over the
previous 12-month period, with no increase in their total case incidence rates.
3.
The improvement must be brought about through ergonomic engineering controls,
administrative controls, and/or incentives.
4.
The employer should have a method for obtaining input from employees, and
have employee involvement in the improvement process.
Award Recommendations.
1.
Consultant’s Recommendation. A consultant’s decision to recommend a
company for an award should be based on their first-hand knowledge of the
company’s achievements. If there has not been prior CET activity with a
company, a hazard survey and an assessment of their safety and health system
must be conducted to verify that the company meets the award criteria. All
serious hazards identified during the hazard survey must be corrected before an
award recommendation is submitted.
2.
Enforcement Referrals. When working with employers, MIOSHA enforcement
staff may become aware of safety and health system improvements worthy of
recognition. With the employer’s approval, MIOSHA enforcement staff should
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gather as much award application data as possible for their supervisor’s review
and referral to CET.
3.
F.
Company Request. By publicizing the awards, companies become aware of the
opportunity for recognition and may request consideration for an award. The
request will be assigned to a CET consultant for follow-up to assess eligibility.
(See E.1. above.)
Submitting Award Documentation.
1.
Bronze Certificate of Recognition, Silver and Gold Awards.
a)
With the company’s approval, the consultant will complete the CET Award
Worksheet, HO-35, (see Appendix A). Whenever possible, the employee
representative should signoff or be indicated by name on the worksheet. If
employees are represented by a bargaining agreement, the name of the union
and representative shall also be included. The consultant must also submit
the company’s FEIN and ensure the name of the controlling entity is present
in the award packet so that award applicants can be vetted.
b)
The HO-35 worksheet has web links to NAICS information and BLS,
Industry Injury and Illness Data.
c)
For all applicants, DART rate and TCIR calculations will be based on the
300 Log information of the applicable calendar year(s). Copies of the
MIOSHA 300 log as well as the 300A summaries showing hours worked
shall be submitted with the HO-35.
d)
Compare the applicant’s calculated DART and TCIR rates against the most
specific NAICS rates available. If Michigan data is unavailable, the
comparison will be made to the national data. Whichever data has more
digits of the NAICS code available (Michigan or national) that data will be
used for comparison purposes. The latest data from Michigan and
nationally may be one year behind the actual year completed. In this case
the most recent data available will be used for comparison.
e)
A copy of a recently completed Form 512-GI or Form 33, and a copy of a
recently completed CET Onsite or Training and Consultation hazard survey
shall accompany the HO-35. Documentation of the company’s SHMS shall
be submitted by showing written evidence of meeting the required number
of attributes on the Form 512-GI or Form 33. Examples include submitting
copies of: site specific safety and health programs, accident and near miss
incident investigations, internal inspection check lists, mission statement
that show safety and health as a primary goal, injury and illness analysis,
safety or health training schedules, safety equipment purchase orders, safety
committee minutes, private consultant survey reports, root cause analysis of
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an accident or near miss incident, a tracking log showing evidence of
follow-up correction of hazards discovered on a self-inspection, MIOSHA
Training Institute certificates for employees, evidence of implemented
safety suggestions. If a copy of the evaluation or survey is not being
submitted with the award application, the consultant shall indicate in the
notes section of the application when the evaluation and survey was
conducted so the reviewing supervisor can locate the reports (evaluation and
survey must be within one year or less).
f)
Occupational Disease Reporting. Michigan Public Health code requires
physicians, hospitals, clinics, or employers to report all known or suspected
cases of occupational diseases (ODs) within ten days of discovery of the
disease or condition. Before submitting an award request, the consultant
should check the 300 Log for ODs.
If there are no ODs on the log, the consultant should take the opportunity to
educate the employer regarding reporting requirements, should they
experience any ODs in the future. If there are ODs on the log, the
consultant should ask if they have been reported. If they have not been
reported, inform the employer of the reporting requirements and give them a
form or lead them to the instructions and forms on the MIOSHA website.
2.
Ergonomic Award. There is an application form for the MIOSHA Ergonomic
Success Award (see Appendix B). This form is a Word file that includes
definitions and stand-alone instructions.
All applications for this award should be completed jointly by the employer and
the MIOSHA staff working with the company. Whenever possible, an employer
representative should sign off or be indicated by name in the narrative section of
the application. If employees are represented by a bargaining agreement, the
name of the union and representative should also be included.
G. Processing the Award Application.
1.
Approval Path
a) Bronze Certificate of Recognition, Silver, and Gold Awards.
The consultant’s supervisor reviews the application for completeness.
Consultants will be contacted by the supervisor if the application is
incomplete or if the supervisor has questions about the application. If an
application is submitted that does not meet the award criteria, the supervisor
will notify the consultant. A letter will be sent to the applicant explaining the
reason for denial.
When the supervisor determines that the application is complete, a CET
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Award Process Checklist (see Appendix C) is added to the packet and given
to the CET program manager. The CET program manager has the CET
division secretary initiate MIOSHA history check and department vetting.
With verification of applicant’s satisfactory department and agency history,
the application is presented to CET division director for approval.
b)
Ergonomics Award. The completed application and photos should be sent
through the supervisor for review. If an application is submitted that does
not meet the award criteria, the consultant will be notified and a letter of
denial will be sent to the applicant explaining the reason for denial.
When the supervisor determines that the application is complete, a CET
Award Process Checklist, HO-41 is added to the packet and given to the
division secretary for vetting. Upon receipt of vetting results, the packet will
be given to the MIOSHA Ergonomics Committee chairperson. Vetting shall
be done in accordance with Agency Instruction, MIOSHA-ADM-14-1,
Vetting and Entity Check Requests. With verification of applicant’s
satisfactory department and agency history, the chairperson will discuss the
application with the MIOSHA Ergonomic Committee. The committee shall
further review and by majority vote, approve the application; return the
application for clarification; or disapprove the application and return with
explanation.
For approved ergonomic success applications, the application is presented to
the CET division director for approval.
2.
Notification.
a)
Bronze Certificate of Recognition, Silver, Gold, and Ergonomic Awards.
(1) Approved Award. Once the award application is approved, the CET
division director notifies the consultant, supervisor, communications
representative, division secretary, and desktop publisher. A copy of the
award packet goes to the communications representative who works
with the consultant, supervisor and company on award presentation
arrangements. Original documentation goes to the desktop publisher to
file.
(2) Disapproved Award. If the MIOSHA history check and department
vetting review identifies any concerns, the division director will discuss
the application with the program manager. An award application may
be disapproved even though the award criteria has been met. In this case
the recommending consultant and supervisor will be informed. The
employer will also be notified. Original documentation will go to the
desktop publisher to file. The employer will receive a letter informing
them of the reason for denial (see Appendix D).
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Appendix A
CET Award Worksheet (HO-35)
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APPENDIX B
Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
MIOSHA
Ergonomic Success Award
Application Form
Date:
To:
From:
MIOSHA Ergonomics Committee
Nominee Information
Company Name:
Controlling Entity:
Address:
City:
Contact Name:
Contact Phone:
NAICS Code:
Union Name:
FEIN #:
State:
MI
Title:
Contact e-mail:
# of employees:
Union Contact:
Zip:
Before Improvement Narrative (See instructions):
After Improvement Narrative:
Last 12 Months
Ending:
Previous 12 Months
Ending:
Total Hours Worked
Recordable Cases
Musculoskeletal Disorders Cases
Total Case Incident Rate
Industry TCIR
Musculoskeletal Disorder Case Incidence Rate
Please attach photographic documentation of the ergonomic innovation. Permission is given to MIOSHA to share the
application information with others as examples of ergonomic best practice on their website, in their newsletter, and/or in
CET training programs.
Employer Signature:
Date:
MIOSHA Ergonomic Committee Disposition:
Date:
Completed Application Received and Reviewed by Immediate Supervisor
Completed Application Received by Committee Chairperson
Completed Application Reviewed by Ergonomics Committee
Ergonomic Success Award Approved
Ergonomic Committee
Chairperson Signature:
Date:
CET Division Director
Signature:
Date:
See Application Instructions on Back
HO-39 (Rev. 8-06)
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ERGONOMIC SUCCESS AWARD PROCESSING INSTRUCTIONS
Employers who have instituted ergonomic improvements and have reduced musculoskeletal disorders
substantially may be eligible for an Ergonomic Success Award.
A. MIOSHA staff who feel that an employer qualifies for such an award should assist them in completing the
application and taking the photographs.
B. The narrative of the application should provide before and after improvement task descriptions, the ergonomic
impact of the improvement, details of the improvement process, and the estimated costs to purchase or
manufacture the ergonomic improvements.
C. The criteria for the award include all of the following for:
1. The establishment’s last 12-month total case incidence rate should be at or below their industry’s total
case incidence rate.
2. The establishment must demonstrate at least a 25% reduction of their musculoskeletal disorder case
incidence rate over at least the previous 12-month period of time, with no increase in their total case
incidence rate.
3. The improvement must be brought about through ergonomic engineering controls and not solely by
administrative controls.
4. The employer should have a method for obtaining input from employees and have employee
involvement in the improvement process.
D. Supervisors review, initial, and date the application before submission to the chairperson of the MIOSHA
Ergonomics Committee.
E. The MIOSHA Ergonomics Committee will review and approve all completed award applications. As part of
the approval process, the application and photographs will be reviewed by the committee’s enforcement
division representative(s).
F. The chairperson of the MIOSHA Ergonomics Committee will notify the nominating MIOSHA staff and the
awardee when the award has been approved.
DEFINITIONS
1. Establishment – a single physical location where business is conducted or where services or industrial
operations are performed.
2. Musculoskeletal Disorder (MSD) Case Incidence Rate - Total number of MSD cases x 200,000 ÷ Number
of hours worked by all employees.
3. Musculoskeletal Disorders Cases – all recordable cases that are MSDs. MSDs are disorders of the
muscles, nerves, tendons, ligaments, joints, cartilage, and spinal discs. Examples of MSDs include: Carpal
tunnel syndrome, Rotator cuff syndrome, De Quatrain’s disease, Trigger finger, Tarsal tunnel syndrome,
Sciatica, Epicondylitis, Tendonitis, Reynard’s phenomenon, Carpet layers knee, herniated spinal disc, and
low back pain.
4. Recordable Cases – all work-related injuries and illnesses that resulted in: death, loss of consciousness,
days away from work, restricted work activity or job transfer, or medical treatment beyond first aid.
5. Total Case Incident Rate - Total number of recordable cases x 200,000 ÷ Number of hours worked by all
employees.
6. Total Hours Worked - the number of full-time employees for the year.
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Appendix C
CET Award Process Checklist
Timelines:
Total: 7-8 weeks:
4 Weeks from submittal to approval.
3 Weeks from approval to plaque made.
Award Type __________
Company Name: _____________________________________________________________
Date & Initial
______
1. Award packet submitted to the consultant’s supervisor.
______
2. Supervisor reviews packet for completeness and assures eligibility criteria is met.
Approved - gives packet to CET S&H program manager after signing off.
Not eligible – returns award application to Consultant – initiates a denial
letter.
______
3. CET S&H Program Manager.
Rechecks data from log.
Gives packet to division secretary/support staff to conduct a history check.
______
4. Division Secretary/Staff Support conducts history checks.
Sends e-mails for history checks, with cc to MIOSHA director for
department vetting. NOTE: If an award ceremony is planned and scheduled
60 days or more after the initial department vetting, the agency’s senior
executive management assistant (SEMA) will initiate 2nd department vetting.
Add history check to task list for one-week follow-up.
Results of history check are attached to award packet and returned to CET
S&H program manager.
______
______
5. S & H Program Manager reviews history checks.
Award approved and packet forwarded to CET division director.
Award denied and packet returned to consultant’s supervisor, with
comments.
6. Division Director.
Reviews packet.
Approves.
Denies.
Returns packet to S&H program manager.
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7. S & H Program Manager.
Notifies consultant’s supervisor.
Notifies consultant, discusses “next steps” with awardee.
a.
Company to be notified that they will receive a call or email from the
CET staff support to confirm name of company for plaque.
b.
Company will also receive a call from communications representative
to discuss the type of ceremony, potential dates, etc.
c.
Communication representative may ask consultant for additional
information about the company.
Packet is forwarded to desktop publisher.
______
8. Desktop Publisher.
Copies award packet and gives to communications representative.
Contacts company to confirm how company name should appear on award.
______
9. Desktop Publisher.
Adds company name to cumulative awards list.
Creates the layout for the award.
______
11. Support Staff handles award procurement.
CET Silver and Gold Awards:
DOT, Departmental Services, Mapping & Graphics, Photography Unit
CET Ergo, MSHARP, and MVPP Awards: On The Spot Engraving
Allow 2 weeks for return from DOT or On The Spot. Follow up if award is
not complete.
Notifies Communications Representative that award is ready.
Holds award at Desktop Publishing Station.
______
12. Desktop Publisher.
Files packet in appropriate award file.
Create an Outlook task to add a copy of the MIOSHA News article to back of
award packet, as soon as it appears in the next printing of the MIOSHA
News.
______
13. Communications representative contacts the company to discuss: ceremony,
potential dates, and make arrangements for presentation, including media
advisory and press release.
 Ceremony date should be no later than three weeks from the date approval
packet is received.
 The following will be communicated with once date is selected: agency
director, division director, consultant, consultant’s supervisor, division S&H
program manager, others attending ceremony.
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14. Communications representative will take pictures of ceremony. In the absence of
the communications representative the consultant will bring camera, setup for
shot, and ask for someone at the ceremony to take the picture.
--------------------------Consultant  Supervisor  S & H Program Manager
Not approved  Back to Supervisor  Back to Consultant
Approved  Division Director  Division Secretary/Staff Support  Desktop Publisher 
Division Secretary/Staff Support  DOT/On the Spot/Print & Graphics  Desktop Publisher
 Communications Representative
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APPENDIX D
Sample Denial Letter
Date:
Name
Address
Dear Mr./Mrs.
:
The Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) has implemented recognition
programs to acknowledge Michigan employers and employees committed to creating a workplace culture
that makes safety their top priority. A Consultation Education and Training (CET) (name of award)
Award Recommendation was submitted for (company name). CET (name of award) award criteria is as
follows:
(list award criteria)
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Written and implemented safety and health policies and procedures.
Established safety and health committee.
Appointed safety and health designee.
Company Restricted Case Rate is below 50% of Industry Restricted Case Rate.
No entries in “Days Away From” column on 300 Log.
On (date), the MIOSHA CET Division completed the review of a CET “(name of award) award
recommendation” packet for (company name). (List specifics for company applying for the award) The
documentation shows the company met all (name of award) Award requirements except for the TCIR not
being below the industry average.
MIOSHA commends (name of company) for their hard work. We encourage your company to continue
in their efforts to maintain a safety and health management system and improve safety and health
performance.
MIOSHA encourages your company to continue to strive to qualify for a CET award. CET services offer
employers free assistance with improving existing safety and health programs and with identifying and
solving tough safety and health problems. Participation with CET services is not required to qualify for a
CET award. If CET can be of assistance in helping your company to achieve its safety and health goals,
please contact us at (517) 322-1809. Thank you for your commitment to workplace safety and health.
Sincerely,
XXXX
Division Director
XXX:xx
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