(1) All railroads shall be required to provide adequate sanitation and shelter facilities for their employees.

  (2) In accordance with section 31 of the administrative procedures act of 1969, Act No. 306 of the Public Acts of 1969, being section 24.231 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the rules promulgated under the following acts shall continue in effect under this act until amended or rescinded by the department pursuant to its rule making authority under this act:

  (a) Act No. 419 of the Public Acts of 1919, being section 460.51 to 460.62 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.

  (b) Act No. 3 of the Public Acts of 1939, being section 460.1 to 460.8 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.

  (3) A railroad that fails to comply with this section is in violation of this act.