Michigan Administrative Code

R 408.14247 Mechanically operated hammers and forging presses. Rule 4247. (1) A mechanically operated hammer or forging press shall be provided with a means for disconnecting the power. Acceptable methods include the following: (a) A disconnect switch ahead of the starter on the …

R 408.14248 Point of operation devices. Rule 4248. Effective August 31, 1974, the following shall pertain to a mechanically operated hammer used for cold re-strike operations: (a) Where only 1 hand is used for holding the material, a safety stop, dog or catch shall be provided to…

R 408.14249 Board drop hammers. Rule 4249. (1) On a board drop hammer a guard constructed of 20 gauge sheet steel or stronger must be provided around the board above the rolls to prevent the board from falling if the board breaks or comes loose from the ram. (2) Where work must b…

R 408.14251 Forging presses. Rule 4251. (1) Forging press operating valves shall be located so that the operator will have a clear and unobstructed view of the press when standing in the usual operation position. If this arrangement is impossible, a mirror shall be installed in f…

R 408.14252 Inspection. Rule 4252. (1) Daily visual observation, without dismantling, shall be made of a forging hammer and forge press to insure the safe condition of bolts, screws, keys, valves, and all parts of treadles and clutches and other operating mechanisms that might be…

R 408.14261 Trim presses. Rule 4261. (1) A trim press shall be provided with a main disconnect switch as prescribed in R 408.14247(1). (2) A trim press shall be provided with a safety block or prop as prescribed in R 408.14243. Die design shall take into consideration and provide…

R 408.14263 Bulldozers. Rule 4263. A guard shall be attached to the side of the moving head of a bulldozer and shall extend past the stationary head to prevent persons from stepping between the dies, or another method may be used which offers equal protection. History: 1979 AC; 2…

R 408.14265 Bolt heading and rivet-making machines. Rule 4265. (1) A treadle (pedal) of a bolt heading or rivet-making machine shall be guarded as prescribed in R 408.14251(9). (2) A bolt header or rivet-making machine shall be equipped with a positive- type lockout device as pre…

R 408.14267 Power shears. Rule 4267. (1) The maximum size and specification of material being sheared on a power shear, as recommended by the manufacturer of the shear, shall not be exceeded. (2) Effective point-of-operation guarding shall be provided at both the feeding end and …

R 408.14268 Material-handling equipment. Rule 4268. Material-handling equipment shall be of such capacity and size as to safely handle the imposed load of the dies and containers. History: 1979 AC.

R 408.14269 Tumbling barrels and shot blasts. Rule 4269. (1) A tumbling barrel shall have all of the following: (a) Have fittings to the barrel dust-tight or the barrel enclosed in a booth with an exhaust system as approved by the state department of licensing and regulatory affa…

R 408.14271 Upsetting machines. Rule 4271. (1) An upsetter pedal (treadle) shall be guarded as prescribed in R 408.14251(9). (2) A shut-off valve or safety switch for service equipment on an upsetter, such as air lines, electric lines and water and oil lines, shall be located con…

R 408.14273 Billet heating furnaces. Rule 4273. (1) A billet heating furnace shall be equipped with an automatic valve on the main fuel line which will shut off in case of electrical or fuel supply failure. (2) Radiant heat from a billet furnace shall be controlled by 1 or more o…

R 28.14301 Definitions. Rule 301. As used in this part: (a) "Academy operating contract" means a basic law enforcement training academy standard form contract executed between MCOLES and an academy under the administrative procedures act, section 7, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.207(p). (b…

R 28.14306 Training director responsibilities. Rule 306. The training director of an approved basic law enforcement training academy shall do all of the following: (a) Ensure that the academy is operated in compliance with these rules and the academy operating contract. (b) Ensur…

R 28.14309 Revocation of commission approval; probation; suspension. Rule 309. (1) A documented violation of these rules or the academy operating contract by an approved basic law enforcement training academy shall constitute cause for immediate review of continuing commission ap…

R 28.14311 Basic law enforcement training curriculum; course of study. Rule 311. (1) The commission shall publish the basic law enforcement training curriculum. (2) An approved basic law enforcement training academy shall teach the course of study approved by the commission. (3) …

R 28.14312 Academy enrollment; compliance with standards; deadlines. Rule 312. (1) An application for enrollment in a commission approved academy, as defined in R 28.14301 (c), (g), and (i), shall be completed in the manner prescribed by the commission and include a release of in…

R 28.14313 Military preservice recruits. Rule 313. (1) A prospective recruit seeking enrollment in a basic training academy who has prior military law enforcement experience may request a waiver of the requirements in R 28.14315(1)(b) to enroll in a commission approved regional o…

R 28.14314 Basic recruit requirements. Rule 314. A basic law enforcement training recruit shall do the following: (a) Comply with all of the attendance and academic requirements. (b) Comply with all administrative rules, policies and procedures, and academy rules. (c) Successfull…

R 28.14315 Preservice and preservice college recruit requirements. Rule 315. (1) In addition to the requirements of R 28.14314, preservice and preservice college recruits shall do all of the following: (a) Meet and maintain compliance with the selection and employment standards i…

R 28.14316 Preservice college recruit requirements. Rule 316. In addition to the requirements in R 28.14314 and R 28.14315, a preservice college recruit shall do all of the following: (a) Meet the requirements established by the community college, college, or university for enrol…

R 28.14317 Agency basic recruits. Rule 317. In addition to the requirements in R 28.14314, an agency basic recruit shall comply with the following: Page 20 Courtesy of www.michigan.gov/orr (a) Meet and maintain compliance with the selection and employment standards in R 28.14203 …

R 28.14318 Recruit dismissals; grounds. Rule 318. (1) After investigation and consultation with the commission, the training director shall do the following: (a) Dismiss an enrolled recruit for failure to comply with or successfully complete the requirements in R 28.14314 to R 28…

R 28.14319 Recruit dismissals; appeal; final decision. Rule 319. (1) A recruit dismissal may be appealed in the following manner: (a) An employer may appeal a dismissal of an employed recruit to the commission. (b) A dismissed employed recruit shall not have standing to appeal th…

R 28.14320 Recruit eligibility to take licensing exam; timeframe. Rule 320. A basic law enforcement training recruit shall do the following: (a) Comply with all of the requirements in R 28.14314 to R 28.14317, as applicable, before taking the licensing exam. (b) Pass the licensin…

R 28.14321 Recruit licensing eligibly timeframes. Rule 321. A recruit who is not employed and licensed as a law enforcement officer within 1 year of completion of a basic law enforcement training academy session shall, before licensing, comply with the requirements of the recogni…

R 408.14401 Scope. Rule 4401. This part applies to manufacturing and maintenance operations relating to the safety of employees engaged in making of ferrous and nonferrous castings, including smelting operations when applicable, but excluding die casting operations. History: 1979…

R 28.14401 Definitions. Rule 401. As used in this part: (a) "Approved in-service law enforcement training provider" means a training provider who delivers commission approved in-service law enforcement training. (b) "Post agency" means the state peace officer standards and traini…

R 408.14405 Definitions; A to C. Rule 4405. (1) "Aisle" means a passageway between molds leading from a gangway, and its width shall be understood to be the cleaR distance between molds, machinery and equipment, posts, partitions, oR other obstructions on 1 side of a passageway a…

R 408.14406 Definitions; D to I. Rule 4406. (1) "Draw furnace" means a device designed to heattreat or anneal metals. Page 2 Courtesy of Michigan Administrative Rules (2) "Ferrous foundry" means a place where malleable iron, grey iron, nodular iron, or steel or a combination of t…

R 408.14407 Definitions; L to R. Rule 4407. (1) "Ladle" means a vessel used for transporting and pouring molten metals. (2) "Melting furnace" means a device used to melt metals or hold molten metals. (3) "Nonferrous foundry" means a place where brass, aluminum, lead, copper, tin,…

R 28.14407 Completion requirements; time limits; extension. Rule 407. (1) A candidate authorized to attend the recognition of prior basic law enforcement training and experience program shall start those components of the program required of the candidate within 3 months of recei…

R 408.14408 Definitions; S. Rule 4408. (1) "Safety factor" means the ratio of the breaking strength of a piece of material or object to the actual load or stress when in use. (2) "Sampling cone" means a cup with an attached handle used to collect a sample of sand. (3) "Service" m…

R 408.14409 Definitions; T to W. Rule 4409. (1) "Two-hand control" means an actuating device that requires the concurrent use of both hands of an operatoR to trip or control the equipment. (2) "Trunnion" means the support attached to the sides of a ladle, flask or other device to…

R 28.14410 Examination protocols; first assessment; second assessment; failure. Rule 410. (1) A person in the recognition of training and experience program who fails the first assessment of the licensing examination is eligible for a second assessment within the time limits prov…

R 28.14411 Responsibilities of employing agency. Rule 411. Before permitting a person who has successfully completed the recognition of prior basic law enforcement training and experience program to work as a law enforcement officer, an employing agency shall activate the person …

R 28.14413 Expiration of eligibility for licensing; extension. Rule 413. (1) Eligibility for activation as a law enforcement officer for a person admitted to the recognition of prior basic law enforcement training and experience program under R 28.14403 to R 28.14406 shall expire…

R 28.14414 Policies and procedures. Rule 414. The commission shall prepare and publish policies and procedures which are consistent with the rules in this part and which shall govern the implementation and administration of the recognition of prior basic law enforcement training …

R 408.14421 Personal protective equipment. Rule 4421. (1) An employer shall provide, and an employee shall use, eye protection as prescribed in general industry safety standard, Part 33. Personal Protective Equipment, being R 408.13301 et seq. of the Michigan Administrative Code.…

R 408.14433 Gangways and aisles. Rule 4433. (1) A gangway or aisle in which molten metal is being transported must be clear of obstructions and water. (2) A gangway must be not less than 4 feet wide or must be 3 feet wider than the widest load for which it is used. (3) A work sta…

R 408.14434 Aisles. Rule 4434. (1) An aisle shall be not less than 24 inches wide where molten metal is poured from hand or bull ladles or crucibles carried by 1 or 2 employees. However, if a mold is 20 inches oR more in height, an aisle shall be not less than 36 inches wide. (2)…

R 408.14436 Metal platforms, ladders, and steps. Rule 4436. (1) A metal platform must be provided at a cupola and a furnace for preparation of tap holes, runner spouts, and slag-holes. (2) A metal platform and ladder or steps must be provided at a furnace or oven where employees …

R 408.14439 Wire rope and chain. Rule 4439. (1) A wire rope or chain on a crane, lift oR hoist used to lift or carry molten metal shall: (a) Be inspected weekly for wear or defects and shall be replaced if worn or defective. (b) Have a designed safety factor of not less than 8. (…

R 408.14441 Charge boxes. Rule 4441. A charge box shall be free of moisture, including ice or snow, when a furnace is charged. History: 1979 AC.

R 408.14443 Cupolas. Rule 4443. (1) A skip hoist oR charging machine, unless completely enclosed, shall be equipped with: (a) A warning device to announce movement. (b) An interlocking gate across the bucket loading opening. (2) An employee working in a cupola shall be protected …

R 408.14445 Scrap. Rule 4445. (1) An alligator shear shall be guarded to prevent injury to an employee by flying particles. (2) Scrap shall not be broken by drops unless employees are protected from flying fragments by a permanent shield of hardwood planks not less than 2 inches …