Michigan Administrative Code

R 408.15348 Off highway equipment and tracked vehicles. Rule 5348. (1) An operator of off the highway equipment and tracked vehicles shall be protected by guarding from shifting trees and branches, including roll over protection and seat belts as prescribed in rules 1306 and 1317…

R 408.15351 Portable electric powered tools. Rule 5351. (1) A portable electric powered tool shall not be used in a tree near an energized conductor where the tool or cord could possibly come in contact with the conductor. (2) Unless a tool is powered by a nonelectric power sourc…

R 408.15352 Power saws and pruners. Rule 5352. (1) A power saw weighing more than 15 pounds (6.803 kg) that is used in a tree shall be supported by a separate work rope, except when working from an aerial lift. (2) A scare line used to support a saw weighing less than 15 pounds (…

R 408.15354 Hand tool safety; general. Rule 5354. (1) An employee climbing aloft shall not carry a tool in his hand. A pole saw or pruner may be raised and hooked ahead of the climber. Other tools shall be raised and lowered by a hand line, carried on a tool belt or in a tool bag…

R 408.15355 Pruners and saws. Rule 5355. (1) A pole pruner, pole saw and other similar tool must be equipped with a nonmetallic handle. The actuating cord must be of nonmetallic material. (2) A pole pruner or pole saw must be hung securely in a vertical position to prevent dislod…

R 408.15356 Herbicide injector tools. Rule 5356. (1) The bit of a herbicide injector tool shall be covered with a shield and laid flat on the ground when not in use. (2) The injector shall be carried by the loop handle on the downhill side with the bit shielded and facing the rea…

R 408.15357 Grub hoes, mattocks, and picks. Rule 5357. (1) The blade eye of a grub hoe, mattock, or pick shall be tight fitting and wedged so that it cannot slide down the handle. Page 13 Courtesy of Michigan Administrative Rules (2) When swinging a tool, the employee shall have …

R 408.15358 Cant hooks, cant dogs, tongs, and carrying bars. Rule 5358. (1) The hooks of a cant hook, cant dog, tongs, or carrying bar shall be firmly set before applying pressure. (2) The point of a hook shall be not less than 2 inches (50.8 mm) long and maintained sharp. (3) Ot…

R 408.15359 Tackle blocks and pulleys. Rule 5359. A tackle block and pulley shall be inspected before each use and, if found defective, shall not be used. History: 1979 AC.

R 408.15360 Chopping tools. Rule 5360. A chopping tool shall: (a) Not be used while aloft. (b) Not be used as a wedge or to drive a wedge. (c) Be swung away from the feet, legs and body. History: 1979 AC.

R 408.15361 Ropes. Rule 5361. (1) A rope shall be inspected before each day's use for the following conditions: (a) Externally for abrasions, cut or broken fibers, decay, burns, lack of strength, softness, variation in size or roundness of the strands. (b) Internally, by separati…

R 408.15362 Ladders. Rule 5362. (1) A ladder made of metal or other conductive material must not be used next to electrical conductors or wires within a distance equal to twice the extended length of the ladder. Such ladders must be marked: Restricted Use Do Not Use Near Electric…

R 408.15363 Climbing spurs. Rule 5363. (1) Where climbing spurs are used, they shall be the tree climbing type with gaffs of the type and length suitable for the tree being climbed. (2) Climbing spurs shall be inspected prior to each day's use for sharpness, length of gaff and pr…

R 408.15401 Scope. Rule 5401. This part provides rules for the construction, the maintenance and the safe operation of powered groundskeeping and related equipment and attachments by the employer and their safe use by the employee in, around or about a place of employment. Histor…

R 339.15401 Model rules of conduct; adoption by reference. Rule 401. (1) A licensee shall follow the NCARB model rules of conduct adopted by reference in this rule. (2) The NCARB model rules of conduct in the document “Model Rules of Conduct,” revised July 2023, is adopted by ref…

R 408.15403 Definitions; A to E. Rule 5403. (1) "Attachment" means detachable equipment, such as, but not limited to, a mower, snow thrower, tiller or sweeper designed for use with a propulsion vehicle. (2) "Blade enclosure" means the guard around the periphery of the rotary mowe…

R 408.15404 Definitions; F to P. Rule 5404. (1) "Foot protection" means footwear such as, but not limited to, safety shoes or strap-on foot guards. Page 2 Courtesy of www.michigan.gov/orr (2) "Grass catcher" means a part or a combination of parts which provides a means for collec…

R 339.15404 Architect seal. Rule 404. (1) The seal of an architect must include the licensee's name and full license number, as shown on the licensee's state-issued architect license and indicate “State of Michigan” and “Licensed Architect” in the legend surrounding the seal. The…

R 408.15405 Definitions; R, S. Rule 5405. (1) "Riding garden tractor" means a self-propelled riding vehicle designed for general purpose lawn and garden work by use of attachments and which produces less than 1,500 pounds but more than 500 pounds of draw bar pull. (2) "Riding law…

R 408.15406 Definitions; T to W. Rule 5406. (1) "Tip speed" means the distance a rotary blade tip covers in 1 minute, or circumference in feet times revolution during a 1 minute interval. (2) "Two stage snow thrower" means a snow thrower with the impeller as a separate unit from …

R 408.15411 Employer responsibility. Rule 5411. An employer shall: (a) Provide training to an operator of powered groundskeeping and related equipment regarding the operating procedures, hazards, and safeguards to the assigned job. (b) Provide personal protective equipment necess…

R 408.15412 Employee responsibilities. Rule 5412. An employee shall: (a) Use personal protective equipment required by this part. (b) Report to his supervisor any equipment or safeguard which is found defective. (c) Not operate, lubricate or provide maintenance of any equipment u…

R 408.15413 Personal protective equipment. Rule 5413. (1) An operator of powered groundskeeping equipment subjected to a noise level in excess of that established by the department of public health, shall be provided with hearing protection prescribed by rule 6260 of the occupati…

R 408.15414 Lubrication and maintenance. Rule 5414. Equipment covered by this part shall be shut off or disconnected during lubrication and maintenance, except when it is necessary to make adjustments with the power on. History: 1979 AC.

R 408.15415 Labeling. Rule 5415. (1) All positions of an operating control shall be legibly indentified by durable labels. (2) Self-propelled groundskeeping equipment shall have a durable label at the engine starting control point with the wording, or similar wording, "Caution. B…

R 408.15416 Operating rules generally. Rule 5416. (1) A gas tank shall not be filled: (a) Indoors, except in an area conforming to the requirements of the state fire marshal rules entitled "Flammable Liquids," being R 28.601 to R 28.739 of the Michigan Administrative Code. (b) Wh…

R 408.15422 Construction; powered mowers, lawn and garden tractors. Rule 5422. A new powered lawn mower, lawn tractor, or a garden tractor and its attachments, purchased after the effective date of this part, shall meet the requirements of ANSI B71.1-1972 standard, "Safety Specif…

R 408.15426 Construction; snow throwers; general. Rule 5426. (1) The speed of the collector shall not be more than the manufacturer's rated speed. (2) The impeller of a 2-stage snow thrower shall not be more than the manufacturer's rated speed. (3) A snow thrower collector housin…

R 408.15427 Construction; walk-behind snow throwers. Rule 5427. (1) A handle for a walk-behind snow thrower shall be secured to the snow thrower to prevent unintentional uncoupling. (2) A positive upper limit stop or latch shall be provided for the handle of a walk-behind snow th…

R 408.15428 Construction; riding snow throwers. Rule 5428. (1) A riding snow thrower shall be provided with stops to prevent locking of the steering mechanism. (2) The snow thrower controls shall be accessible to the operator from the operator's control position. (3) A snow throw…

R 408.15442 Operating rules; walk-behind mowers. Rule 5442. (1) A walk-behind mower shall be moved across the face of a slope of more than 17 degrees, never up and down, except by use of a rope to raise and lower the mower while standing at the top of the slope. (2) An electric p…

R 408.15443 Operating rules; riding vehicles. Rule 5443. (1) A riding vehicle shall not carry a passenger other than the operator. (2) The source of power to an attachment of a riding vehicle shall be disengaged when the attachment is not in use or is being transported. (3) When …

R 408.15444 Operating rules; snow throwers. Rule 5444. (1) When necessary to operate a snow thrower over graveled areas, the snow thrower shall be placed in its highest operating position. Page 8 Courtesy of www.michigan.gov/orr (2) An area to be cleared of snow shall be checked …

R 408.15451 Shredder baggers and compost mills. Rule 5451. (1) The power of a shredder bagger or compost mill shall be shut off and all motion stopped before moving it. (2) A clog or jam in a shredder bagger or compost mill shall not be cleared until the power has been shut off a…

R 408.15461 Rotary tillers. Rule 5461. (1) Rocks or other entanglements shall not be removed from the tines until the power has been shut off and all motion stopped. (2) The tine area shall be operated or shielded in such a manner as to prevent debris or other missiles from being…

R 408.15501 Adoption of standard by reference. Rule 5501. (1) The provisions of federal occupational safety and health administration regulation C.F.R. 1910.109 “Explosives and blasting agents” effective June 18, 1998, is adopted by reference in these rules. (2) The standard adop…

R 339.15502 Acceptable continuing education; limitations. Rule 502. (1) As used in this rule, “continuous instruction” means the time taking part in the activity, not including breakfast, lunch, or dinner periods, coffee breaks, or other breaks in the program. Except as provided …

R 339.15506 HSW subjects for continuing education. Rule 506. The following continuing education subjects are approved HSW Subjects: (a) Practice management in 1 of the following topics: (i) Applicable laws and regulations. (ii) Ethics. (iii) Insurance to protect owner and public.…

R 408.15601 Adoption of standard by reference. Rule 5601. (1) The provisions of federal occupational safety and health administration regulation C.F.R. 1910.110 “Storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gases” effective December 14, 2007, is adopted by reference in these rules…

R 408.15701 Scope. Rule 5701. This part pertains to the construction, operation, and maintenance of land-based equipment and related practices for the safety of employees as such equipment and practices pertain to the drilling and servicing of all of the following: (a) Oil and ga…

R 408.15703 Definitions; A to C. Rule 5703. (1) "Acidizing" means the act of pumping an acidic solution into a wellbore to remove any materials from the perforations, pipe, and walls of the producing formation and includes the act of pumping the substance into formations to impro…

R 408.15704 Definitions; D to F. Rule 5704. (1) "Derrick," sometimes called a mast, means a large load- bearing structure that supports the crown block. (2) "Derrick board" means the platform on which derrickmen work. (3) "Draw works" means the hoisting mechanism on a drilling, w…

R 408.15705 Definitions; H to O. Rule 5705. (1) "Hot oil operations" means the treatment of a producing well with heated oil to melt accumulated paraffin in the tubing and annulus. (2) "Hydraulic fracturing" means the act of pumping fluids into a wellbore and into a specific form…

R 408.15706 Definitions; P to R. Rule 5706. (1) "Perforating" means the act of making holes in pipe, cement, or formation at desired depths. (2) "Pipe racking board guylines," sometimes called tubing board guylines, means lines that run from racking board to ground anchors or spe…

R 408.15707 Definitions; S. Rule 5707. (1) "Safety valve" means a valve available for quick installation in the pipe string to prevent flow. (2) "Shale shaker" means a vibrating sieve used to remove cuttings from the circulating fluid. (3) "Snubbing" means pulling or running pipe…

R 408.15708 Definitions; T to W. Rule 5708. (1) "Tour" means the work period of a rig crew and is usually pronounced as if spelled "t-o-w-e-r." (2) "Tubing" means a small diameter pipe that is run into a well to serve as a conduit for the passage of oil or gas to the surface. (3)…

R 408.15711 Employer and employee responsibilities. Rule 5711. (1) The employer shall do all of the following: (a) Provide training to an employee regarding the operating procedures, hazards, and safeguards of the assigned task, including the safe handling and use of hazardous su…