Michigan Administrative Code

R 408.13841 Pliers. Rule 3841. Pliers with sprung jaws, a worn face, or worn joint pin shall be replaced. History: 1979 AC.

R 408.13843 Screwdrivers. Rule 3843. (1) An object being worked on with a screwdriver shall not be held in the hand, on the lap or under the arm, except when protection is afforded by the object or other means. (2) A screwdriver used for electrical work shall be equipped with a n…

R 408.13844 Wrenches. Rule 3844. (1) A wrench with spread, distorted or cracked jaws shall not be used. Page 8 Courtesy of www.michigan.gov/orr (2) A wrench, except a wrench designed for that purpose, shall not be subjected to hammering. History: 1979 AC.

R 408.13845 Chain falls and hoist and pullers; capacity. Rule 3845. (1) A chain fall or hoist and puller shall be used at not more than its rated capacity. (2) The capacity of a chain fall or hoist and puller shall be permanently labeled or marked on it. (3) An accessory, such as…

R 408.13846 Chain falls and hoist and pullers; use. Rule 3846. (1) A chain fall or hoist and puller shall be secured to an anchorage and the load attached to the chain fall or hoist and puller in a manner which will prevent inadvertent disengagement. (2) When a chain fall or hois…

R 408.13861 Portable powered tools generally. Rule 3861. (1) An electrically powered tool shall have an approved ground unless it is double-insulated and carries a permanent label or mark so stating. (2) A pneumatically powered tool shall be equipped with a tool retainer where th…

R 408.13863 Portable circular saws. Rule 3863. (1) A portable, power driven circular saw with a blade more than 2 inches in diameter shall have guards above and below the base plate or shoe. The upper guard shall cover the saw to the depth of the teeth, except for the minimum arc…

R 408.13864 Portable pneumatic grinders. Rule 3864. (1) A portable pneumatic grinder shall be operated at a speed of not more than the grinder's rated speed. (2) A line supplying air to a portable pneumatic grinder regulated by a governor shall be equipped with a filter to remove…

R 408.13866 Pneumatic powered nut runner. Rule 3866. (1) A pneumatic powered angle nut runner with a trigger type operating control shall have the control located so that the reaction force of the runner does not create additional pressure on the trigger. (2) A mechanical means s…

R 408.13872 Powder-actuated tools generally. Rule 3872. (1) An employer who uses powder-actuated tools shall establish and maintain, at the place of employment, a list or other record of employees qualified and trained to operate powder-actuated tools of the type provided by the …

R 408.13873 Powder-actuated tools; training. Rule 3873. (1) The training of an employee to use a powder-actuated tool shall, at a minimum, include the following items: (a) Cleaning. (b) Inspection. (c) Operation. (d) Use limitations. (e) Power levels. (f) Misfire procedure. (2) B…

R 408.13874 Power levels. Rule 3874. (1) The power level for cased or caseless loads shall be identified by a color and numbering system as prescribed in table 2, except that caseless loads are limited to power levels 1 to 6. The combination of the case color and load color shall…

R 408.13875 Powder-actuated tool defects and misfires. Rule 3875. (1) In case of a misfire, the operator shall hold the powder-actuated tool in the operating position for not less than 30 seconds. The operator shall then try to operate the tool a second time. The operator shall w…

R 408.13882 Chain saws. Rule 3882. (1) A chain saw shall be used only for cutoff work such as cutting trees, limbs, poles and beams. A chain saw shall not be used to open a hole in a solid object such as a floor, wall, or panel. Chain saws that are specifically designed for firef…

R 408.13901 Scope. Rule 3901. These rules establish the minimum electrical safety requirements that are necessary for the practical safeguarding of employees in their workplaces. These rules cover design safety standards for electric utilization systems and include all electric e…

R 408.13905 Availability of adopted and referenced rules. Rule 3905. (1) The following regulations are adopted by reference in these rules and are available from the United States Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration website: www.osha.gov, at no char…

R 339.14001 Definitions. Rule 1. (1) As used in these rules: (a) "Accredited institution" means a college or university that meets the standards set forth in R 339.14011. (b) "Board" means the Michigan board of nursing home administrators. (c) “CHEA” means the Council of Higher E…

R 339.14011 Accreditation standards; adoption by reference. Rule 11. (1) The department, in consultation with the board, adopts by reference the standards and procedures for recognition of accrediting organizations of CHEA, effective January 1, 2022, and the procedures and criter…

R 339.14014 Examination approval and adoption; passing score; limitations. Rule 14. (1) The board approves and adopts the NAB CORE and the NAB NHA LOS examinations developed, administered, and scored by the NAB or its successor organization. (2) The accepted passing score for the…

R 339.14019 Rescission. Rule 19. R 338.2801 to R 338.2849 of the Michigan Administrative Code appearing on pages 2585 to 2593 of the 1979 Michigan Administrative Code, are rescinded. History: 1992 AACS.

R 339.14020 Relicensure. Rule 20. (1) An applicant for relicensure whose Michigan license has lapsed, under 16201(3) or (4) of the code, MCL 333.16201, as applicable, may be relicensed by complying with the following requirements as noted by (√): Page 6 Courtesy of Michigan Admin…

R 339.14026 Approved continuing education courses. Rule 26. If a continuing education course covers a qualifying subject specified in R 339. 14032, the following continuing education courses are approved by the board: (a) A continuing education course approved by the NAB. (b) An …

R 339.14032 Qualifying continuing education subjects. Rule 32. One or more qualifying subjects must be covered in a course for the participant to receive continuing education credit. Qualifying subjects are those that contribute to the professional competency of a licensee, inclu…

R 28.14101 Definitions; A to D. Rule 101. As used in these rules: (a) "Act" means 1965 PA 203, MCL 28.601. (b) "Activate as a licensed law enforcement officer" means a recognized law enforcement agency complies with all of the requirements in R 28.14205 to R 28.14207. (c) "Applic…

R 28.14102 Definitions; E to L. Rule 102. As used in these rules: (a) "Employed recruit" means a law enforcement officer candidate who is employed by a recognized law enforcement agency and who is enrolled in an approved Page 2 Courtesy of www.michigan.gov/orr basic law enforceme…

R 28.14103 Definitions; M to Z. Rule 103. As used in these rules: (a) "MCOLES" means the 15 member Michigan commission on law enforcement standards. (b) "MCOLES information and tracking network" means the commission's web-enabled information system for the licensing, reporting, a…

R 408.14201 Scope. Rule 4201. This part provides safety for life, limb, and health in or about places of employment and applies to all classes of power-forging machinery both for drop forging and flat-die forging, including steam hammers, pneumatic hammers, mechanically operated …

R 28.14201 Definitions. Rule 201. As used in this part: (a) "Licensing examination" means the mandated examination administered by the commission after the completion of the mandated basic recruit law enforcement training or the recognition of prior law enforcement training and e…

R 28.14203 Non-medical selection qualifications. Rule 203. A person selected to become a law enforcement officer under the act shall meet all of the following requirements: (a) Be a citizen of the United States. (b) Have attained the minimum age as established by the employing ag…

R 408.14203 Definitions; A to C. Rule 4203. (1) "Aisle" means a path of travel for vehicles and employees and which is not used for work and storage space. (2) "Board drop hammer" means a hammer equipped with boards attached to the ram which when propelled by motor driven frictio…

R 408.14204 Definitions; F, G. Rule 4204. (1) "Forging press" means a mechanically or hydraulically operated press using closed or flat dies. (2) "Forging rolls (reducing rolls)" means rolls used as equipment for forging or swaging operations. Forging rolls are required essential…

R 28.14204 Medical selection qualifications. Rule 204. A person selected to become a law enforcement officer pursuant to the provisions of the act shall meet all of the medical requirements in subdivisions (a) to (e) of this rule. A determination of compliance with the medical st…

R 28.14205 Employing agency responsibilities; activation. Rule 205. To activate an applicant, an employing agency shall do all of the following in the order listed: (a) Submit to the commission for approval the compliance information specified in R 28.14206 or R 28.14207, as appl…

R 408.14205 Definitions; H to P. Rule 4205. (1) "Hammer" means a machine designed to shape forgings by means of impact between dies. The force of the impact is by gravity or power supplied by steam, air or mechanical means. (2) "Mechanical hammer" means a gravity hammer which use…

R 28.14206 Employing agency responsibilities; employed recruits. Rule 206. (1) Before sending a person to a basic law enforcement training academy, the employing agency shall do all of the following: (a) Cause the applicant to complete a release of information statement for purpo…

R 408.14207 Definitions; R, S. Rule 4207. (1) "Rod gland" means a sleeve at the bottom of a cylinder through which a piston rod passes. (2) "Safety factor" means the ratio of the breaking strength of a piece of material or object to the actual safe load or working stress when in …

R 28.14208 Practices and standards. Rule 208. Recruitment and employment practices and standards shall comply with the law applicable to law enforcement officer employment. History: 2006 AACS.

R 408.14208 Definitions; T to W. Rule 4208. (1) "Tie plate" means a plate located and attached to the upper structure of hammer columns and on which the steam cylinder is mounted. (2) "Trained and authorized" means to have received instructions regarding specified duties and to h…

R 28.14209 Commission approved testing and test results. Rule 209. All of the following apply to the testing specified in R 28.14203(g): (a) The commission's reading and writing examination shall be administered only at approved locations under the supervision of and in a manner …

R 28.14211 Publication of policies and procedures manual. Rule 211. The commission shall prepare and publish a policies and procedures manual which is consistent with the act and these rules and which shall govern the implementation and administration of the programs described in…

R 408.14222 Aisles. Rule 4222. An aisle for vehicular traffic shall be not less than the width of the widest vehicle or load plus 3 feet. An aisle shall be outlined by marking. History: 1979 AC.

R 408.14223 Platforms. Rule 4223. A platform used on the floor in front of a machine shall be designed to hold the weight imposed on it without creating a tripping hazard. History: 1979 AC.

R 408.14224 Lighting and controls. Rule 4224. (1) Machinery and equipment shall be provided with a minimum of 15 footcandles light intensity to fall upon the general area. When natural light is insufficient, artificial light shall be provided. Direct or reflected glare and shadow…

R 408.14226 Use of lead. Rule 4226. The following safety requirements apply to lead casts or other use of lead in a forge shop or die shop: (a) Thermostatic control of heating elements shall be provided to maintain melting temperature at not more than 750 degrees Fahrenheit. (b) …

R 408.14227 Scale removers, oil swabs, and tongs. Rule 4227. (1) If an oil swab, scale brush, or other device is required to remove scale, it shall be long enough to enable the employee to perform the job without placing his hands within the point of operation. (2) Tongs shall be…

R 408.14232 Personal protective equipment. Rule 4232. (1) Protective goggles or spectacles shall be provided to, and used by, all employees where a face and eye hazard exists. Protective goggles and spectacles shall comply with the requirements of general industry safety standard…

R 408.14242 Hammer installation. Rule 4242. (1) A hammer shall be installed on or anchored to a foundation of such strength as to support the imposed weight and normal work stress. (2) A press shall be installed in a manner that it will remain in position or it shall be anchored …