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DEPARTMENT
OF LABOR AND ECONOMIC GROWTH
DIRECTOR'S
OFFICE |
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Filed
with the Secretary of State on December 13, 1974 (as amended August 2,
1976) (By authority conferred
on the general industry safety standards commission by sections 16 and
21 of Act No. 154 of the Public Acts of 1974, as amended, being §§408.1016
and 408.1021 of the Michigan Compiled Laws) |
| R 408.10001 | Scope |
| R 408.10003 | Definitions; A to M |
| R 408.10004 | Definitions P |
| R 408.10005 | Definitions S |
| R 408.10011 | Employer responsibilities |
| R 408.10012 | Employee responsibilities |
| R 408.10013 | Personal protective equipment |
| R 408.10015 | Housekeeping |
| R 408.10016 | Work in confined or hazardous spaces |
| R 408.10017 | Lubrication |
| R 408.10018 | Color coding |
| R 408.10021 | Aisles and floors |
| R 408.10022 | Dockboards |
| R 408.10026 | Derailers, bumper blocks and clearance signs |
| R 408.10031 | Machine installations |
| R 408.10032 | RESCINDED |
| R 408.10033 | Machine controls |
| R 408.10034 | Machine guards and devices |
| R 408.10036 | Air under pressure |
| R 408.10037 | Cleaning of containers |
| R 408.10098 | Rescission of federal OSHA and state standards |
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GENERAL PROVISIONS |
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| R 408.10001 Scope. | |
| Rule 1. | This part sets forth general rules for the employer and the employee in, around and about a place of employment, except that where a specific rule is set forth in another standard, the general rule is preempted. |
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| R 408.10003 Definitions; A to M. | |
| Rule 3. (1) | "Aisle" means a designated path of travel for mobile equipment and employees. |
| (2) | "Approved" means approval by the director of labor or his or her duly designated representative. |
| (3) | "Confined space" means an enclosed space, such as a bin, furnace, cupola, tank, vessel, vault, or well. |
| (4) | "Equivalent" means an alternate design or feature that provides an equal or greater degree of safety. |
| (5) | "Explosive atmosphere" means an atmosphere in which the contaminants are within the minimum and maximum range in air, oxygen or other oxidizer which would explode on introduction of a source of ignition. |
| (6) | "Flammable" means to ignite easily, burn intensely, or to have a rapid rate of flame spread. |
| (7) | "Hazard" means an unsafe condition or procedure which could result in an injury. |
| (8) | "Machine" means a powered instrument or device that transmits force or motion in a predetermined manner. It may be fixed in place or transportable, but is not hand-held. |
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| R 408.10004 Definitions; P. | |
| Rule 4. (1) | "Passageway" means a path of travel for an employee only. |
| (2) | "Pinch point" means a point at which it is possible to be caught between the moving parts of a machine, or between the moving and stationary parts of a machine or between material and any part of a machine. |
| (3) | "Point of operation" means the point on a machine where work is performed. |
| (4) | "Power failure" means the loss of power from the energy source. |
| (5) | "Power source" means the energy supplied by hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, or other sources. |
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| R 408.10005 Definitions; S. | |
| Rule 5. (1) | "Safety factor" means the ratio of the breaking strength of a piece of material or object to the maximum designed load or stress applied when in use. |
| (2) | "Shall" means mandatory. |
| (3) | "Should" means recommended. |
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| R 408.10011 Employer responsibilities. | |
| Rule 11. | An employer shall comply with all of the following: |
| (a) | Provide training to each newly assigned employee regarding the operating procedures, hazards, and safeguards of the job. |
| (b) | Not knowingly authorize a process, machine, or equipment to be used which does not meet applicable state safety standards. |
| (c) | Establish, maintain, and assure the utilization of a lockout procedure as prescribed in R 408.10032. |
| (d) | Provide a chain, bracket, or other device and assure its use at all times to restrain compressed gas cylinders from falling. |
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| R 408.10012 Employee responsibilities. | |
| Rule 12. | An employee shall: |
| (a) | Not operate a machine or equipment until trained in the operating procedures, hazards and safeguards and has been assigned to do so by the employer. |
| (b) | Report to his supervisor any recognized hazard. |
| (c) | Use required personal protective equipment or devices as prescribed in this part or a specific standard. |
| (d) | Not remove a guard or other safety device except for authorized servicing purposes. The guard or other safety device shall be replaced or equivalent guarding provided before the machine or equipment is returned to normal operation. |
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| R 408.10013 Personal protective equipment. | |
| Rule 13. (1) | Personal protective equipment shall be maintained in a condition to protect the employee from a hazard which would cause an injury or disease. (See occupational safety standards commission standards, parts 31 to 35, being R 408.13101 to R 408.13569 of the Michigan Administrative Code.) |
| (2) | The equipment shall be of safe design and construction to perform the intended function. |
| (3) | Personal protective equipment required by applicable state safety standards and employee owned equipment shall be maintained by an established program to assure the continuing adequacy, condition, and sanitation of the equipment. |
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| R 408.10015 Housekeeping. | |
| Rule 15. (1) | Materials, including scrap and debris, shall be piled, stacked, or placed in a container in a manner that does not create a hazard to an employee. All places of employment, aisles, passageways, storerooms, and service rooms shall be kept clean and orderly. |
| (2) | Garbage capable of rotting or becoming putrid shall be placed in a covered container. Container contents shall be disposed of at frequent and regular intervals. |
| (3) | The floor of a work area, passageway, or aisle shall be maintained free of hazardous accumulations of scrap, debris, water, oil, grease, and other slip and trip hazards, except where an immediate emergency operation must be performed. |
| (4) | Where a wet process, such as, but not limited to, plating operations, food processing, or car washing, is used, drainage shall be maintained or false floors, platforms, or mats used. Where an employee is required to work on a wet surface in a wet process, the surface shall be slip-resistant. |
| (5) | Where vegetation is a hazard, an employee shall be protected by vegetation control or other means of protection, such as, but not limited to, a barrier, personal protective equipment, or medication. |
| (6) |
A storage area shall be kept free from accumulations of materials that constitute a hazard from fire, explosion, or pest harborage. |
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| R 408.10016 Work in confined or hazardous spaces. | |
| Rule 16. (1) | This rule is intended to provide protection to an employee from traumatic injury. Where a health hazard, such as possible toxic atmosphere or lack of oxygen, may exist, reference is made to Michigan department of public health standards for tests and procedures to be followed before entry into a confined or hazardous space. |
| (2) | When an employee enters a confined space, such as, but not limited to, a bin, silo, hopper, or tank, which contains bulk or loss material that could engulf the employee: |
| (a) | The employee shall be provided with and use a safety belt attached to a lifeline as prescribed in Part 33. Personal Protective Equipment, being R 408.13301 et seq. of the Michigan Administrative Code. |
| (b) | The lifeline shall be strung from the employee overhead and back down to the employee where it shall be tied to the employee's "D" ring, keeping the lifeline reasonably taut at all times. When this is done, another employee shall be in sight or within hearing distance. When this is not practical, the lifeline shall be snubbed overhead and kept reasonably taut at all times by a person stationed at a safe location who is capable of rendering assistance if required. |
| (c) | Communications, such as visual, voice, or signal line, shall be maintained between the person outside the confined space and all employees in the confined space. |
| (d) | If an employee working in a confined space must be lifted vertically to be removed from the space, there shall be at least 1 employee working in the immediate vicinity to assist the employee stationed outside the confined space, or a mechanical means to lift the employee out of the confined space shall be provided before work starts. |
| (e) | The supply of material shall be shut off, and the discharge shall be shut off, if feasible. |
| (3) | Before an employee is permitted to enter a confined space which could contain an explosive atmosphere, the atmosphere shall be tested to determine if the atmosphere is within or above the explosive range. |
| (4) | An employee shall not enter a confined space having an atmosphere in or above the explosive atmosphere unless involved in correcting a condition which caused the explosive atmosphere and the condition cannot be corrected by any other means and the atmosphere cannot be purged below the explosive limit. All sources of ignition shall be prohibited in or around the space. |
| (5) | An atmosphere which could be deficient in oxygen or contain harmful toxic substances shall be tested as prescribed by the department of public health in O.H. rule 3301 of its standards. |
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| R 408.10017 Lubrication. | |
| Rule 17. (1) | Lubrication shall be accomplished by 1 of the following: |
| (a) | Manually, when the machine can be shut off and locked out. |
| (b) | Automatic pressure or gravity feed system. |
| (c) | Extension pipe or tube leading to an area outside of guards or away from any hazard. |
| (d) | A means of lubrication which would provide equal or greater protection than subdivision (a), (b), or (c) for the employee. |
| (2) | Where access through a guard is provided, and the opening exceeds the table 2 specifications, the opening shall be provided with a hinged or sliding self-closing cover. |
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| R 408.10018 Color coding. | |
| Rule 18. (1) | A safety can shall be red in color. |
| (2) | A stop bar, stop button, electrical switch, or other mechanical device for the emergency stopping of machinery, excluding cables, shall be red in color. |
| (3) | Yellow shall be the basic color for designating caution and for marking physical hazards. Solid yellow, yellow and black stripes, or yellow with a suitable contrasting background may be used interchangeably. |
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| R 408.10021 Aisles and floors. | |
| Rule 21. (1) | When mobile equipment and an employee use the same aisle, dock or doorway, clearances shall be provided and maintained to assure safe passage for the equipment and employee. |
| (2) | An aisle and passageway shall be marked or otherwise identified. |
| (3) | A floor shall be maintained free of holes, loose boards, and protruding objects which would be a hazard to an employee. |
| (4) | The maximum designed safe load limit of a floor or roof shall not be exceeded. |
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| R 408.10022 Dockboards. | |
| Rule 22. (1) | A dockboard shall be of an approved design and construction capable of supporting the imposed load. |
| (2) | A portable dockboard shall be: |
| (a) | Secured in position by anchoring or devices which will prevent its slipping. |
| (b) | Provided with handholds or other means for placement which will protect the employee while handling the dockboard. |
| (3) | A positive means, such as, but not limited to, chocks, blocks, or brakes, shall be used to restrict a vehicle or rail car from moving while a dockboard is in position. |
| (4) | A dockboard used in connection with a powered industrial truck shall also comply with rule 2165 of the occupational safety standards commission standard, Part 21. Powered Industrial Trucks, being R 408.12165 of the Michigan Administrative Code. |
| (5) | A powered dockboard shall be designed and constructed as prescribed in United States department of commerce commercial standard CS202-56 (1961), industrial lifts and hinged loading ramps, which is hereby incorporated by reference, and may be inspected at the Lansing office of the Michigan department of labor. This standard may be purchased at a cost of $1.00 from the Michigan Department of Labor, State Secondary Complex, 7150 Harris Drive, Box 30015, Lansing, Michigan 48909. |
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| R 408.10026 Derailers, bumper blocks, and clearance signs. | |
| Rule 26. (1) | Where rolling railroad cars on a spur track could make contact with a railcar being loaded or unloaded, repaired or serviced, or enter a building, work or traffic area, derailers, bumper blocks, a blue flag or blue light, or other equivalent protection shall be used. |
| (2) | A visible "Close Clearance" sign shall be used to indicate close clearance between a railcar and an adjacent fixed object if the fixed object is located less than 8 1/2 feet from the center of a straight track and 9 feet from the center of a curved track. |
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| R 408.10031 Machine installations. | |
| Rule 31. (1) | Electrically
powered machines shall be grounded as prescribed in article 250, paragraphs
42 and 43 of the national electrical code, which is incorporated herein
by reference and may be inspected at the Lansing office of the department
of labor. The national electrical code may be purchased at a cost of $5.50
from the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy,
Massachusetts, 02269 or the Michigan Department of Labor, Bureau of Construction Codes, State Secondary Complex, 7150 Harris Drive, Lansing, Michigan 48909. |
| (2) | A machine shall be placed so that it will not be necessary for the operator or other employee tending the machine to stand in an aisle. |
| (3) | A machine shall be located so that there will be space for the employee to handle the material and operate the machine with no interference to or from another employee or machine. |
| (4) | A machine installed on a bench, table, or stand shall be designed or secured to prevent unintentional movement or tipping. |
| (5) | A stationary machine shall be anchored or provided with antislip pads to prevent unintentional movement. |
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| R 408.10032 Rescinded. |
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| R 408.10033 Machine controls. | |
| Rule 33. (1) | Powered electrical equipment shall have an on-off switch. |
| (2) | When unexpected motion would cause injury, an actuating machine control, except for an emergency device for a powered fixed or transportable machine, shall be guarded or located to prevent accidental actuation. |
| (3) | Unless its function is self-evident, each operating control device shall be identified as to its function. |
| (4) | A powered machine that is attended by more than 1 employee shall be equipped with an actuation device for each employee who is exposed to a point of operation hazard. The machine shall activate only after concurrent use of all actuation devices. |
| (5) | When unexpected motion would cause injury, precautions shall be taken to prevent a machine from automatically restarting upon the restoration of power after a power failure. |
| (6) | Where a machine work station is remotely located from the machine controls, either a red emergency stop device shall be provided at the machine work station if a hazard exists that could cause an injury or the actuation of the controls shall require continuous depression during the hazardous portion of the machine cycle. |
| (7) | Equipment that is operated in series so that one piece of equipment automatically supplies another shall be interlocked so that when any equipment in the series is stopped for any reason, the initial stopping causes the upstream equipment to stop if continued operation would create a hazard. Reactivation shall require a separate positive action by the employee who initiated the stop. |
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Table
1
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Smallest
dimension in guard (inches):
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Minimum
distance from guard to blade:
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Greater
than 0 up to 1/4 inclusive
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1/2
inch
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Greater
than 1/4 up to 3/8 inclusive
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1
1/2 inches
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Greater
than 3/8 up to 1/2 inclusive
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2
1/2 inches
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Greater
than 1/2 up to 3/4 inclusive
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4
inches
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Greater
than 3/4 up to 1 inclusive
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6
times the smallest dimension
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| (8) | A fan used in process cooling whose blade is less than 7 feet above the floor or working level shall meet the distance requirements of table 2. Where the openings are larger than those shown in table 2, the distance from the guard to the blade shall prevent any part of the employee's body from making contact with the blade. |
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Table
2
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Distance
of opening from point of operation hazard (inches)
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Maximum
width of opening (inches)
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1/2
to 1 1/2
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1/4
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1
1/2 to 2 1/2
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3/8
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2
1/2 to 3 1/2
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1/2
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3
1/2 to 5 1/2
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5/8
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5
1/2 to 6 1/2
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3/4
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6
1/2 to 7 1/2
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7/8
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7
1/2 to 12 1/2
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1
1/4
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12
1/2 to 15 1/2
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1
1/2
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15
1/2 to 17 1/2
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1
7/8
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17
1/2 to 31 1/2
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2
1/8
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| (9) | When an
employee is exposed to a hazard created by a pinch point other than point of operation, the hazard shall be guarded or the employee otherwise protected, except as permitted in R 408.10032(1). |
| (10) | A band
or circular saw shall be guarded as prescribed in general industry safety standards commission rules 2722 and 2732 of Part 27. Wordworking Machinery, being R 408.12722 and R 408.12732 of the Michigan Administrative Code. |
| (11) | An extractor,
parts washer, or tumbler, manually controlled and equipped with an inside revolving cylinder, shall be equipped with a cover or door interlocked in such a manner as to prevent opening the door when the inside cylinder is in motion, and to prevent power operation of the inside cylinder when the cover or door is open. An inch control or constant pressure control which bypasses the interlock may be used to aid loading and unloading. |
| (12) |
An employee shall
not place his body beneath equipment, such as |
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| R 408.10036 Air under pressure. | |
| Rule 36. (1) | Air pressure at the discharge end of a portable air blow gun or portable air hose shall be less than 30 pounds per square inch gauge when dead-ended. |
| (2) | When air under pressure is used to remove chips and dust, a chip guard, such as a fixed or removable shield, safely located, shall be provided to protect an employee in an adjacent area. The employee using air under pressure shall be provided with and use the personal protective equipment as prescribed in Part 33. Personal Protective Equipment, being R 408.13301 et seq. of the Michigan Administrative Code, to the extent necessary to protect against hazards created by the operation. |
| (3) | Air under pressure, used in a manner which could cause injury, shall not be used for cleaning clothes while being worn or directly applied to any part of the body. |
| (4) | Air under pressure shall not be used to move flammable dust in an area containing open flames or spark producing equipment. |
| (5) | Air under pressure shall not be used to remove toxic dusts in an employee environment. |
| (6) | An employee shall be protected by guards or location when pressure tests are being performed on materials or equipment where rupture or failure would create a hazard. |
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| R 408.10037 Cleaning of containers. | |
| Rule 37. | An employer shall not distribute, make available, furnish, or supply a container that is known to have contained a hazardous substance unless the container has been thoroughly cleaned to remove all traces of any hazardous substance, except where the container is refilled with the same substance. |
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| R 408.10098 Rescission of federal OSHA and state standards. | |
| Rule 98. (1) | The following federal OSHA general industry standards, adopted by section 14 of Act No. 154 of the Public Acts of 1974, as amended, being S408.1014 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, are rescinded: |
| (a) | 1910.144 Safety color code for marking physical hazards. |
| (b) | 1910.176 Handling material - general. |
| (c) | 1910.214 Cooperage. |
| (d) | 1910.166 Inspection of compressed gas cylinders. |
| (e) | 1910.167 Safety relief devices for compressed gas cylinders. |
| (f) | 1910.168 Safety relief devices for cargo and portable tanks storing compressed gases. |
| (2) | R 408.11601 to R 408.11613 of the Michigan Administrative Code, appearing on pages 3583 to 3605 of the 1979 Michigan Administrative Code, are rescinded. |
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