Michigan Administrative Code

R 408.15901 Scope. Rule 5901. This part provides for the safe use and maintenance of helicopters in general industry, such as in aerial photography, aerial survey, fire fighting, rescue operations, transportation of personnel to elevated job sites, and delivery of injured persons…

R 408.15903 MIOSHA referenced standard. Rule 5903. The Michigan occupational safety and health (MIOSHA) standard General Industry Safety Standard Part 33 “Personal Protective Equipment,” R 408.13301 to R 408.13398, is referenced in these rules. Up to 5 copies of this standard may…

R 408.15914 Briefings; visibility; fires; energized lines or equipment. Rule 5914. (1) Briefing shall be conducted prior to each day's operation and shall set forth the plan of operation for the pilot in command and ground employees. (2) The employer shall insure that, when visib…

R 408.15915 Personal protective equipment; loose clothing. Rule 5915. (1) Except during an emergency operation, eye protection, as prescribed in General Industry Safety Standard Part 33 “Personal Protective Equipment,” as referenced in R 408.15903, shall be provided and used by a…

R 408.15916 Housekeeping; loose gear. Rule 5916. (1) Good housekeeping shall be maintained in the helicopter loading and unloading area. The area shall be kept free of recognized hazards. (2) The employer shall take all necessary precautions to protect employees from flying objec…

R 408.15923 Cargo hooks. Rule 5923. (1) An electrically operated cargo hook shall have the electrical activating device so designed and installed as to prevent inadvertent operation. (2) A cargo hook shall be equipped with an emergency mechanical control for releasing the load. P…

R 408.15931 Communication between pilot and signalman; signal systems. Rule 5931. (1) There shall be constant, reliable communication between the pilot and a designated employee of the ground crew who acts as a signalman during the period of loading and unloading. The signalman s…

R 339.16001 Definitions. Rule 1. (1) As used in these rules: (a) “Board” means the board of professional engineers created under section 2002 of the code, MCL 339.2002. (b) “CEAB” mean the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board. (c) “Code” means the occupational code, 1980 PA 2…

R 400.16001 Definitions. Rule 1. (1) As used in these rules: (a) "Act" means Act No. 116 of the Public Acts of 1973, as amended, being §722.111 et seq. of the Michigan Compiled Laws. (b) "Act No. 218" means Act No. 218 of the Public Acts of 1979, as amended, being §400.701 et seq…

R 339.16006 Rescission. Rule 6. R 338.551 to R 338.563 and R 338.581 to R 338.588 of the Michigan Administrative Code, appearing on pages 2446 to 2453 of the 1979 Michigan Administrative Code, are rescinded insofar as these rules pertain to professional engineers. History: 1985 A…

R 339.16021 Educational requirements. Rule 21. An applicant for licensure shall provide proof, as directed by the department, verifying 1 of the following to satisfy the educational requirement under the code: (a) Transcripts verifying that the applicant received a baccalaureate …

R 339.16025 Relicensure requirements. Rule 25. (1) An applicant whose license has lapsed for less than 3 years after the expiration date of the last license may be relicensed under section 411(3) of the code, MCL 339.411, by satisfying all the following requirements: (a) Providin…

R 339.16026 Examination requirements. Rule 26. An applicant for licensure shall provide proof, as directed by the department, verifying both of the following to satisfy the examination requirements under the code: (a) The applicant achieved a passing score as determined by NCEES …

R 339.16031 Professional conduct; requirements; restrictions. Rule 31. (1) A licensee shall follow all the rules of conduct under this part. (2) A licensee shall do all the following: (a) If the licensee is the individual in responsible charge, the licensee shall notify the licen…

R 339.16032 Professional engineer seal. Rule 32. (1) The seal of a professional engineer must include the licensee's name and full license number, as shown on the licensee's state-issued professional engineer license and indicate “State of Michigan” and “Licensed Professional Eng…

R 339.16041 Acceptable continuing education; limitations. Rule 41. (1) The department shall grant credit for in-person or online continuing education hours that satisfy the requirements in the following chart: Activity Code Activity and Proof Required Number of Continuing Educati…

R 408.16201 Scope. Rule 6201. (1) This part sets forth safe practices for employees and safeguards for all machinery and equipment used in the following areas of plastics processing: (a) Blow molding. (b) Foam molding. (c) Compression and transfer molding. (d) Injection molding. …

R 408.16202 Referenced standards. Rule 6202. The following Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) standards are referenced in these rules. Up to 5 copies of these standards may be obtained at no charge from the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Op…

R 408.16204 Definitions; B to E. Rule 6204. (1) "Blow molding machine" means a plasticizer and a clamping unit that work in conjunction with each other so that the plasticizer produces molten plastic which is blown by air, gas, or liquid and the clamping unit performs the manufac…

R 408.16205 Definitions; H, I. Rule 6205. (1) "Heat sealing" means the joining of plastic by simultaneous application of heat and pressure to the area of contact. (2) "Hot plate welding" means the joining of plastic by preheating followed by application of pressure to the plastic…

R 408.16206 Definitions; M to Q. Rule 6206. (1) "Matched metal molding" means a method of molding reinforced plastics between 2 close-fitting metal molds mounted in a power press. Page 3 Courtesy of Michigan Administrative Rules (2) "Nip point" means a point at which it is possib…

R 408.16207 Definitions; R, S. Rule 6207. (1) "Rotational molding" means a method of making hollow articles by charging a hollow rotating mold with a plastic material. After the heated material covers all surfaces of the mold it is cooled and stripped out. (2) "Safety factor" mea…

R 408.16208 Definitions; T to V. Rule 6208. (1) "Transfer molding machine," also known as a plunger molding machine, means an auxiliary chamber used to heat plastic to a hot state before transferring it into a closed mold of a compression molding machine. (2) "Transfer printer" m…

R 408.16211 Employer responsibilities. Rule 6211. (1) An employer shall provide training to an employee regarding the operating procedures, hazards, and safeguards of any assigned job. (2) An employer shall not allow a machine to be operated if the machine is not guarded as presc…

R 408.16212 Employee responsibilities. Rule 6212. (1) An employee shall not operate a machine until he has been trained in its operating procedures, hazards and safeguards and has been authorized to do so. (2) An employee shall report to his supervisor a machine or safeguard whic…

R 408.16215 Illumination. Rule 6215. Illumination of not less than 25 footcandles shall be provided at an operator's work station. History: 1979 AC.

R 408.16216 Aisles and work areas. Rule 6216. An aisle or work area shall be kept free of protruding objects, holes, loose boards, oil and water spillage which create a tripping and slipping hazard. History: 1979 AC. R 408.16217 Rescinded. Page 5 Courtesy of Michigan Administrati…

R 408.16221 Machine installation. Rule 6221. (1) An electrically powered machine shall be grounded. (2) A machine installed on a bench, table or stand shall be designed or secured to prevent unintentional movement or tipping. (3) A machine shall be so located that there will be s…

R 408.16224 Hydraulic and pneumatic systems; safety factors. Rule 6224. Flexible and rigid hydraulic and pneumatic piping and its component parts shall be designed and constructed with a safety factor of not less than 4. History: 1979 AC. Page 6 Courtesy of Michigan Administrativ…

R 408.16225 Point of operation devices. Rule 6225. (1) Either of the following point of operation devices shall protect an operator: (a) A device that prevents or stops, or both, the normal machine function if the operator's hands are within the point of operation. (b) A device t…

R 408.16226 Controls. Rule 6226. (1) An operating control shall be guarded against accidental contact. A control button or lever shall be identified as to its function. (2) If a machine requires more than 1 operator, and if each operator is exposed to a point of operation, the co…

R 408.16231 Blow molding. Rule 6231. (1) A blow molding machine shall be equipped with a safety gate that is designed and constructed to prevent an employee from reaching into the point of operation when the gate is in a closed position. (2) A safety gate shall activate, at its f…

R 408.16232 Compression, transfer, and matched metal molding machinery. Rule 6232. (1) A compression, transfer, or matched metal molding machine shall be equipped with either of the following: (a) A moving gate guard that covers the front opening to the point of operation. An ele…

R 408.16233 Extrusion machinery and equipment. Rule 6233. (1) An extrusion machine and floor model controller panel shall be secured to prevent tipping. (2) When running production, the in-running nip points on a take-off machine pulling extrusions, except sheets, from the extrud…

R 408.16234 Injection molding machinery. Rule 6234. (1) An injection molding machine, except for one with a movable table that is subject to the provisions of subrule (4) of this rule, shall be equipped with a safety gate or guard that is designed and constructed to prevent an em…

R 408.16235 Expansion molding. Rule 6235. (1) A shiplap machine shall have the milling cutters guarded or enclosed at the point of operation to prevent contact with the operator's fingers. A barrier shall be provided in front of the in-running nip points of the feed rollers to wi…

R 408.16237 Rotational molding. Rule 6237. (1) A pinch point created where the revolving drive wheel of a rotational molding machine meets the driving surface must be guarded. (2) The perimeter of the path of travel of the rotating molds must be guarded in compliance with General…

R 408.16241 Guillotine cutter. Rule 6241. A guillotine plastic cutter shall have the cutter blade guarded on each side by a barrier constructed in such a manner to prevent contact with the cutter by the operator. History: 1979 AC.

R 408.16242 Hopper filling methods. Rule 6242. The method used to fill a hopper more than 5 feet above a floor or platform of a plasticizer shall be 1 of the following: (a) A barrel dumper that is used with a hoist. (b) A barrel dumper or an enclosed platform on a powered industr…

R 408.16243 Processing plastic. Rule 6243. (1) A heat-sealing machine shall be equipped with a device as prescribed by the provisions of R 408.16225. (2) A punch press that is used for die cutting plastic shall be guarded as prescribed by the provisions of R 408.16236(2). (3) A p…

R 408.16244 Transfer printer, crush and embossing rolls. Rule 6244. The in-running rolls of a transfer printer, crush or embossing roll shall be guarded by a barrier which will prevent an operator from being caught in the nip point. History: 1979 AC.

R 408.16245 Hot plate, spin, and ultrasonic welding machines; guards. Rule 6245. (1) The point of operation on a hot plate, spin, or ultrasonic welding machine shall be guarded with either of the following: (a) A movable interlocked gate or fixed barrier that is designed and cons…

R 408.16247 Plastic scrap granulators. Rule 6247. (1) The opening of a hopper of a plastic scrap granulator shall be of such distance from the cutting knives that the fingers of an employee cannot make contact. A baffle gate shall be installed at the feed entrance of a hopper so …

R 408.16301 Scope. Rule 6301. (1) This standard sets forth rules to protect the life, limb, and health of the employee in, about, or around places of employment where pulp, paper, and paperboard are manufactured and converted. (2) These rules apply to establishments where pulp, p…

R 408.16302 Adopted and referenced standards. Rule 6302. (1) This standard is adopted in these rules, National Fire Protection Association NFPA 91 “Blower and Exhaust Systems for Dust, Stock, and Vapor Removal or Conveying,” 1961 edition. This standard is available from NFPA, 1 B…

R 408.16303 Definitions; A, B. Rule 6303. (1) "Aisle" means a path of travel for employees and material handling equipment. (2) "Barker" means a machine which removes the bark from a log. (3) "Beater" means a vessel used for blending pulp and additives and preparing the pulp for …

R 408.16304 Definitions; C to E. Rule 6304. (1) "Calender" means a machine having an assembly of rolls for producing a desired finish on paper. (2) "Chipper" means a machine which cuts wood into chips of predetermined size. (3) "Chock" means a wedge or block of such design and co…