Michigan Administrative Code

R 400.12201 Department authorization. Rule 201. An agency shall comply with the provisions of part 2 of these rules to be authorized by the department to provide regulated services. History: 1998-2000 AACS.

R 400.12202 Policy and procedures. Rule 202. An agency shall have and follow written policies and procedures for all the areas of foster care services as provided in R 400.12203 to R 400.12214. History: 1998-2000 AACS; 2007 AACS; 2023 AACS.

R 408.12202 Adoption of standards by reference. Rule 2202. (1) The following standards are adopted by reference in these rules and are available from SAE World Headquarters, 400 Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale, Pennsylvania, 15096-001, USA, telephone number: 1-877.606.7323 or via …

R 408.12203 Definitions; A to F. Rule 2203. (1) "Attachment" means a removable or permanently mounted device on a tractor, such as, but not limited to, sweepers, mowers, blades, forks, front-end loaders, and post-hole diggers. (2) "Drift" means to move without control. (3) "Fork-…

R 400.12203 Financial stability. Rule 203. (1) An agency shall demonstrate sufficient financing, on an ongoing basis, to ensure the agency is carrying out its programs and meeting the requirements for licensing. A plan of financing must include all the following: (a) A listing of…

R 400.12205 Required staff. Rule 205. (1) An agency shall employ or contract for all the following staff positions: (a) Chief administrator. (b) Social service supervisor. (c) Social service worker. (2) An agency shall appoint a chief administrator who possesses at least 1 of the…

R 408.12205 Definitions; L. Rule 2205. (1) "Load-axle" means the tractor axle nearest the load. (2) "Load backrest extension" means a device extending vertically from the fork carriage frame. (3) "Load-engaging means" means a load-handling device attached to a tractor for the pur…

R 408.12206 Definitions; M to P. Rule 2206. (1) "Mast" means a support member providing the guideways permitting vertical movement of the carriage. It is usually constructed in the form of channels or similar sections and provides the supporting pathway for the carriage rollers. …

R 400.12206 Staff qualifications; volunteer, contractors on central registry. Rule 206. (1) An agency shall require a staff member who has ongoing contact with children or parents to be a person who has the ability, experience, education, and training to perform the duties assign…

R 408.12207 Definitions; R to T. Rule 2207. (1) "ROPS" means a rollover protective structure. ROPS may be a protective frame or a protective enclosure mounted to a tractor. (2) "Self-loading" means the capability of a tractor to pick up, carry, set down, and, in case of high-lift…

R 400.12208 Job descriptions. Rule 208. (1) An agency shall have a current written job description for each staff and position. (2) Each job description must contain all the following information: (a) Prescribed duties and functions. (b) Specific education, knowledge, experience,…

R 400.12209 Orientation and training. Rule 209. (1) An agency shall ensure and document all the following: (a) That each social service worker and each social service supervisor receives not less than 16 hours of orientation after initial appointment and before assumption of assi…

R 400.12211 Privacy safeguard. Rule 211. (1) An agency shall safeguard the privacy of a child and his or her family. (2) An agency shall not use a child's identity for publicity purposes unless consent is provided by the appropriate legal parent, the department, or the court. (3)…

R 408.12211 Labels. Rule 2211. Painted or affixed information necessary for the safe operation of a tractor and an attachment, when in use, shall be in a legible condition. History: 1979 AC.

R 408.12212 Modifications. Rule 2212. (1) An additional counterweight, excluding wheelweights, or other counterweights supplied by the manufacturer and used as recommended, shall not be installed on a tractor by the employer without written assurance from the manufacturer of the …

R 400.12212 Personnel records. Rule 212. (1) An agency shall maintain a personnel record for each staff member. (2) The personnel record must contain all the following information before employment may occur: (a) Name. (b) Verification of education. (c) Work history. (d) Three re…

R 408.12213 Parking brakes. Rule 2213. A tractor shall be equipped with a parking brake or parking lock capable of holding the tractor on the maximum grade that the tractor can negotiate with rated load, or on a 15% grade, whichever is lesser. The parking brake or parking lock sh…

R 400.12213 Record Management. Rule 213. An agency shall do all the following with respect to maintenance of required records: (a) Protect each record against destruction and damage. (b) Keep each record in a uniform fashion. (c) Store and maintain each record in a manner to ensu…

R 400.12214 Compliance with the child protection law. Rule 214. An agency shall comply with the child protection law, 1975 PA 238, MCL 722.621 to 722.638. History: 2007 AACS; 2023 AACS. PART 3. FOSTER HOME CERTIFICATION

R 408.12214 Backhoe-equipped tractors. Rule 2214. If a tractor is equipped with a backhoe, outriggers shall be provided and used, when necessary, to maintain stability. History: 1979 AC. R 408.12215 Load-handling controls; identification; single lever. Page 5 Courtesy of www.mich…

R 408.12216 Overhead guards. Rule 2216. (1) When a load is lifted higher than the head of the operator, and the load creates a hazard to the operator, or when the operator is endangered by a hazard of falling objects other than the load, an overhead guard shall be provided. The o…

R 408.12218 Construction of seat belts. Rule 2218. An employer shall equip each tractor having a ROPS with a seat belt which meets the requirements of the standard, SAE J4C “Motor Vehicle Seat Belt Assemblies,” 1965 edition, as adopted by reference in R 408.42202, except as noted…

R 408.12219 Protection from spillage, pinch points, and power take-offs. Rule 2219. (1) Covers, caps, and breathers for batteries, fuel tanks, oil reservoirs, and coolant systems shall be kept in place. (2) Any pinch point or shear point created by the tractor or the attachments,…

R 408.12232 Training. Rule 2232. An employer or his designated representative shall provide training to an employee prior to the employee's assignment as an operator of a tractor. Instruction shall include the following: (a) Capabilities of the equipment and attachments. (b) Purp…

R 408.12233 Testing. Rule 2233. Before an employer or his designated representative authorizes an employee to operate a tractor, the employee shall demonstrate his ability to satisfactorily operate a tractor to the employer. History: 1979 AC.

R 408.12234 Permits. Rule 2234. An employer shall establish a procedure that assures that an employee is trained and qualified to operate a tractor prior to authorizing the employee to operate a tractor. A permit system may be used to comply with this rule. Page 8 Courtesy of www…

R 408.12235 Mechanical condition and maintenance. Rule 2235. (1) Repair or service work shall not be performed on tractors or attachments while the engine is running, except to make those adjustments that cannot otherwise be made. (2) A ROPS structure shall not be welded, machine…

R 408.12236 Blocks and safety stands. Rule 2236. An employer shall provide and require the use of blocks or safety stands as a secondary support for tractors or attachments elevated from the floor by a floor jack, hoist, or chain fall. History: 1979 AC. R 408.12237 Fuel. Page 9 C…

R 408.12239 Lift platforms. Rule 2239. (1) An employee shall not be lifted by a fork-lift tractor, except when a platform is attached to the forks by enclosed sleeves and a safety chain, or other mechanical device, in such a manner that the platform cannot tip or slip. (2) A plat…

R 408.12240 Load backrest extensions. Rule 2240. A load backrest extension shall be used on a fork-lift tractor whenever necessary to minimize the possibility of a load, or part of it, falling rearward. History: 1979 AC.

R 408.12241 Spinner knobs. Rule 2241. A spinner knob shall not be attached to a steering wheel on a tractor. History: 1979 AC. Page 10 Courtesy of www.michigan.gov/orr

R 408.12242 Signs, lights, and warning devices. Rule 2242. (1) A tractor that is operated on a public street or road shall display a slow moving vehicle sign, as prescribed in R 408.13721 of General Industry Safety Standard Part 37 “Accident Prevention Signs and Tags,” as referen…

R 408.12243 Tractor inspection; reporting defects. Rule 2243. (1) A tractor shall be visually inspected prior to each shift to assure that there are no visible defects which would adversely affect the safe operation of the tractor and to assure that the prescribed safety devices …

R 408.12251 Operating rules generally. Rule 2251. (1) At the start of his shift, the operator of a tractor shall perform those checks of his equipment required by R 408.12243. (2) An operator shall not drive a tractor up to anyone who is standing in front of any fixed object. (3)…

R 408.12252 Seat belt use. Rule 2252. (1) An employee operating a tractor equipped with ROPS shall be required to wear a seat belt when the tractor is moving on a slope or under other conditions that affect its stability. The seat belt shall be adjusted so that it secures the ope…

R 408.12253 Parking. Rule 2253. (1) When the tractor is temporarily parked within the vision of or within 25 feet of the operator, the operator shall neutralize the controls and set the parking brake or park lock. (2) When a tractor is parked overnight or is left unattended, the …

R 408.12254 Path of travel; clear access. Rule 2254. (1) Before moving or stacking materials, an operator shall observe his path of travel in order to avoid obstacles. (2) When depositing a load, an operator shall maintain the clear access to fire aisles, to stairways, and to fir…

R 408.12255 Reporting accidents. Rule 2255. A tractor operator shall promptly report to his supervisor or other designated person all accidents involving injury to an employee or damage to buildings and equipment. History: 1979 AC.

R 408.12259 Repairs; authorization; qualifications. Rule 2259. An operator shall not make any repairs or adjustments unless specifically authorized and qualified to do so. History: 1979 AC.

R 408.12260 Operation. Rule 2260. (1) An operator shall do the following: (a) Operate a tractor according to the rules of this part and in accordance with local traffic rules when on a public road. Page 12 Courtesy of www.michigan.gov/orr (b) Look in the direction of and keep a c…

R 408.12261 Operating on slopes and grades. Rule 2261. A tractor shall not be operated on a slope or grade unless consideration is given to the type of tractor and attachment, type and condition of the surface, speed and direction of movement, and other factors that may cause the…

R 400.12301 Department authorization. Rule 301. (1) The department shall authorize an agency to certify foster homes for licensure. (2) An approved governmental unit must comply with the provisions of this part to be authorized to certify foster homes for licensure. History: 1998…

R 408.12301 Scope. Rule 2301. This part applies to power presses which shear, punch, form, or assemble metal or any other material by means of tools or dies attached to plungers or slides, commonly referred to as hydraulic power presses. This part does not apply to mechanical pow…

R 325.12301 Purpose. Rule 2301. The purpose of this part is to establish requirements of type I public water supplies and certain type II public water supplies to prepare plans and procedures and identify personnel and equipment that can be implemented or utilized in the event of…

R 400.12302 Program statement. Rule 302. An agency shall have and follow a current written program statement that includes all the following information: (a) Types of foster care provided. (b) Age and characteristics of children served. (c) Types and numbers of foster homes neede…

R 408.12303 Definitions; A. Rule 2303. (1) "Adjustable press-barrier device" means an enclosure that permits adjustment for each job or die setup. (2) "Anti-creep device" means an attachment installed on the feet of a press, which prevents the press from moving across the floor. …

R 325.12303 Contents. Rule 2303. (1) An emergency response plan shall, at a minimum, outline a program for rapid correction or mitigation of emergencies and shall include actions, procedures, and an identification of equipment which can significantly lessen the impact of terroris…