Michigan Administrative Code

R 408.15123 Eye and face protection. Rule 5123. (1) An employer shall provide, at no cost to the employee, and assure that each employee wears, eye protection as prescribed in General Industry Safety Standard Part 33 “Personal Protective Equipment,” as referenced in R 408.15102. …

R 408.15124 Gloves. Rule 5124. (1) An employee on a logging operation who is working with a wire rope or sharp object that may cause an injury to the hand shall wear gloves of a suitable type. The gloves shall be provided by the employer at no expense to the employee and shall pr…

R 408.15125 Foot and leg protection. Rule 5125. (1) An employer shall assure that each employee wears foot protection, such as heavy-duty logging boots which are waterproof or water-repellent and which Page 13 Courtesy of www.michigan.gov/orr cover and provide support to the ankl…

R 408.15127 Explosives and blasting agents, generally. Rule 5127. (1) Explosives and blasting agents shall be stored, handled, transported, and used in accordance with the requirements of General Industry Safety Standard Part 55 “Explosives and Blasting Agents,” as referenced in …

R 408.15130 Hand and portable powered tools, generally. Rule 5130. (1) An employer shall assure that each hand and portable powered tool, including any tool provided by an employee, is maintained in servicable condition. Page 14 Courtesy of www.michigan.gov/orr (2) An employer sh…

R 408.15131 Chain saws generally. Rule 5131. (1) A hand-held chain saw shall be equipped with a positive-type, on-off ignition switch which is conveniently located on the saw so that the operator can move the switch into the off position without relinquishing a secure grip on the…

R 408.15136 Hand-held chain saw operations. Rule 5136. (1) A chain saw operator shall shut off a hand-held saw motor when carrying it for a distance of more than 50 feet (15.2m) or in a hazardous situation. A hand-held chain saw shall be carried so as to prevent an employee from …

R 408.15137 Slasher saws; guards. Rule 5137. (1) A slasher saw blade shall be guarded by a fixed or adjustable barrier guard which protects the operator or other employees from inadvertently coming into contact with the saw teeth from the back side. (2) The fixed or adjustable ba…

R 408.15138 Buzz saws; guards. Rule 5138. (1) A buzz saw shall have a hood-type guard which covers the upper half of the blade, arbor, and nut at all times. The lower part of the blade shall be guarded by 1 of the following: (a) A fixed or adjustable barrier guard which protects …

R 408.15141 Flying particles. Rule 5141. The working parts of a machine shall be guarded to prevent flying particles from injuring the operator or any other person in the immediate area. History: 1979 AC.

R 408.15142 Operator stands. Rule 5142. A machine operator stand or station shall have a slip-resistant walking and working surface, which shall be kept clean of slippery substances and clear of obstructions, waste, debris, and any other material that might result in fire, slippi…

R 408.15143 Controls. Rule 5143. (1) A machine control shall be located within easy reach of the operator. (2) Each control shall be identified as to its function by a durable label which is visible to the operator when in the operator zone. History: 1979 AC; 1989 AACS.

R 408.15144 Rollover protection and cab guards. Rule 5144. (1) Each tractor, skidder, swing yarder, log stacker, and mechanical felling device, such as a tree shears or feller-buncher, that is placed into initial service after February 9, 1995, shall be equipped with falling obje…

R 408.15148 Logging equipment; operations. Rule 5148. (1) The engine of a powered logging machine shall be shut off while being serviced or adjusted, except where operation is required for adjustment. (2) If an operator leaves the seat of any logging equipment that has its engine…

R 408.15149 Machines generally. Rule 5149. (1) An employer shall assure that each machine, including any machine provided by an employee, is maintained in serviceable condition. An employer shall assure that each machine, including any machine provided by an employee, is inspecte…

R 408.15151 Felling. Rule 5151. (1) An employee, except the faller, shall not be closer to a manual or mechanical felling operation than twice the height of the tallest tree being cut. (2) Before a cut is started, a feller shall check for the location of all of the following and …

R 408.15152 Working alone. Rule 5152. A faller or bucker shall not work beyond hearing range of another employee unless a procedure has been established for periodically checking on the faller or bucker during the course of the work day. History: 1979 AC.

R 408.15153 Lodged tree removal. Rule 5153. A person shall not work under a lodged tree. A lodged tree shall be pulled or pushed down as soon as possible by mobile equipment in a manner which keeps an employee from being struck by the tree. History: 1979 AC; 1989 AACS.

R 408.15154 Dangerous trees and snags. Rule 5154. A dead, rotten, or broken limb or tree that is a hazard to road traffic woods operations, landings, or camps shall be felled before operations begin. Where such a tree may fall on a public road, a flagman shall direct traffic duri…

R 408.15155 Springpoles; and other trees under stress. Rule 5155. (1) When a springpole or other tree under stress is cut, an employee, other than the feller, shall not be closer than 2 tree lengths when the stress is released. (2) An employee shall check for springpoles before m…

R 408.15157 Bucking or limbing positions; chipping. Rule 5157. (1) If possible, a limber shall stand on the opposite side of the tree trunk from a limb being removed. (2) If working on a slope, a bucker shall work from the uphill side. When the employer demonstrates that it is no…

R 408.15158 Skidding; yarding. Rule 5158. (1) A person shall not ride on a log being skidded. (2) A skidder operator shall use caution if operating near another person. (3) If on a hill, a skidder shall not be operated parallel to the contour of the slope. (4) If skidding equipme…

R 408.15165 Water. Rule 5165. A person working in or around water shall wear a life jacket and shall not work alone.

R 408.15166 Storage. Rule 5166. (1) Logs and poles shall be piled in a stable manner. (2) When steel banding is used, it shall be capable of containing the imposed load and shall be placed when the bundle is close to the ground. (3) An employee shall not place his or her body und…

R 408.15167 Chipping. Rule 5167. Chipping shall be accomplished as prescribed in R 408.15231 (1), (3) and (5) of General Industry Safety Standard Part 52, “Sawmills,” as referenced in R 408.15102. History: 1979 AC; 2014 AACS. TRUCK EQUIPMENT AND OPERATION R 408.15171 Rescinded. H…

R 408.15172 Side, end, and trip stakes. Rule 5172. (1) A side or end stake used in hauling logs shall be made of steel or dense hardwood of sufficient strength to remain at a 90 degree angle from the bed of a loaded truck. (2) A trip stake shall be released from the side of the t…

R 408.15180 Firewood and log-splitting operations. Rule 5180. (1) An employee who operates a log splitter shall also load the logs into the splitter. (2) The bed of a hydraulic or mechanical ram splitter shall be constructed so that the log or firewood is in a stable position wit…

R 408.15181 Power takeoff. Rule 5181. (1) Power takeoff-driven equipment shall be guarded to prevent employee contact with the positively driven, rotating member of the power-driven system. Where power takeoff-driven equipment is of a design requiring the removal of the master sh…

R 408.15201 Scope. Rule 5201. This standard provides for the safe maintenance and operation of machinery and equipment by the employer and their safe use by the employees for sawmills, including wood pallet and wood box making plants, in or about places of employment in this stat…

R 408.15202 Definitions; B. Rule 5202. (1) “Binder” means a chain, cable, or rope used to bind loads. (2) “Bolt” means a log which is cut to a length of 8 feet or less and which is ready for sawing into boards. (3) “Bolt saw” means a saw that is used to cut bolts into cants or bo…

R 339.15202 Experience requirement. Rule 202. An applicant for licensure shall provide proof, as directed by the department, verifying 1 of the following to satisfy the experience requirements under the code: (a) A valid certificate of completion of any internship program from NC…

R 408.15203 Definitions; C. Rule 5203. (1) "Cant" means a log slabbed on 1 or more sides. (2) "Carrier" means an industrial truck which is designed and constructed so that it straddles the load to be transported and is equipped with mechanisms to pick up the load and support it d…

R 408.15204 Definitions; D to G. Rule 5204. (1) "Debarker" or "barker" means a machine which removes the bark from a log. (2) "Dog" means a steel tooth, 1 or more of which are attached to each carriage to hold a log in place on a carriage. (3) "Edger" means a machine consisting o…

R 339.15204 Examination requirement. Rule 204. An applicant for licensure shall provide proof, as directed by the department, verifying a passing score as determined by NCARB on the NCARB Architectural Registration Examination. History: 2006 AACS; 2020 AACS; 2022 AACS; 2023 AACS.…

R 408.15205 Definitions; H. Rule 5205. (1) “Head block” means a part of a carriage that holds a log and upon which the log rests. It generally consists of base, knee, taper set, and mechanism. (2) “Head rig” means a combination of a headsaw and carriage used for the initial break…

R 408.15206 Definitions: L to R. Rule 5206. (1) "Live rolls" means cylinders of wood or metal mounted on horizontal axes or shafts and rotated by power, which are used to convey slabs, lumber and other wood products. (2) "Log deck" means a platform on which logs lay awaiting deba…

R 408.15207 Definitions; S. Rule 5207. (1) "Safety factor" means the ratio of the breaking strength of a piece of material or object to the actual safe load when in use. (2) "Safety hook" means a hoisting hook with means to retain a hoisted object on the hook. (3) "Saw guide" mea…

R 408.15208 Definitions; T. Rule 5208. (1) "Tailer" means an employee who stands opposite the feed end of a machine and removes the processed stock. (2) "Telltales" means a device such as pieces of rope used to serve as a warning for overhead objects. (3) "Top saw" means the uppe…

R 408.15209 Adopted and referenced standards. Rule 5209. (1) The following standards are adopted in these rules and are available from Global Engineering Documents, 15 Inverness Way East, Englewood, Colorado, USA, 80112, telephone number: 1-800-854-7179 or via the internet at web…

R 408.15211 Employer responsibilities. Rule 5211. (1) An employer shall do all of the following: (a) Provide training to each employee as to hazards and safe operation of the assigned job. (b) Maintain machinery, equipment, buildings, ramps, platforms, and aisles in a hazard-free…

R 408.15212 Employees general duties. Rule 5212. An employee shall do all of the following: (a) Abide by the safety procedures pertaining to the job as prescribed by the employer and comply with these rules. (b) Examine the work area and equipment that is going to be used before …

R 408.15213 Burners. Rule 5213. (1) If the burner stack is not self-supporting, it shall be guyed or otherwise supported. (2) The conveyor runway to the burner shall be equipped with a standard handrail. If the runway crosses a roadway or thoroughfare, standard toeboards shall be…

R 408.15221 Illumination. Rule 5221. (1) Illumination shall be provided at the operator's work station to maintain a minimum of 30 foot candle intensity, except at a debarker, head saw or trim saw. A minimum of 30 foot candle intensity shall be provided at the point of operation …

R 408.15222 Walking-working surfaces. Rule 5222. (1) An aisle or floor work area shall be kept free of protruding objects, holes, and loose boards. (2) A floor at the operator's station of a machine shall be maintained free of any slip or trip hazard. (3) A floor shall be capable…

R 408.15223 Power control. Rule 5223. (1) A machine shall be equipped with an emergency stop device, red in color, which can be activated from the operator's work station. (2) A machine attended by more than 1 operator shall be equipped with a control for each operator exposed to…

R 408.15224 Hydraulic safety. Rule 5224. (1) A hydraulic system shall have a designed safety factor of not less than 4. (2) A hydraulic, air or steam line shall be bled before opening it for maintenance work. (3) Equipment supported by hydraulic, air or steam pressure shall be bl…

R 408.15225 Chain, chain slings, and chain fittings. Rule 5225. (1) A chain and its component parts, other than alloy steel chain having a minimum tensile strength of 125,000 pounds per square inch, shall have a safety factor of not less than 5. Alloy chain shall not be used in e…