Michigan Administrative Code

R 408.41475 Haulage; inspection; braking; riding. Rule 1475. (1) Haulage equipment that is to be used during a shift shall be inspected by a qualified person before the start of the shift. Known defects that affect the safety of employees shall be corrected before the equipment i…

R 408.41476 General requirements for cranes and hoists. Rule 1476. (1) A competent person shall check each safety device at least weekly during hoist use to ensure suitable operation and safe condition. (2) Before hoisting personnel or material, the operator shall perform a test …

R 408.41477 Additional requirements for hoists. Rule 1477. (1) A hoist used for raising or lowering materials in a shaft shall have a minimum factor of safety of 5, shall be designed and rated by a qualified engineer, and shall be constructed in accordance with the design. The de…

R 408.41478 Additional requirements for personnel hoists. Rule 1478. (1) A personnel hoist shall be used to raise or lower an employee in a tunnel shaft or caisson. A crane may be used to raise or lower an employee, if the crane and the work platform are as prescribed in Construc…

R 408.41479 Flooding; safety screens; runways. Rule 1479. If there is a danger of rapid flooding in a tunnel that has a bore of 16 feet or more in diameter, then the employer shall provide both of the following: (a) A runway from the face to the bulkhead as high in the tunnel as …

R 408.41481 Cofferdams. Rule 1481. (1) A cofferdam shall be designed by a qualified engineer and shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with the design. (2) If overtopping of the cofferdam by high waters is possible, then means shall be provided for controlled flooding…

R 408.41482 Caisson excavation; employee protection. Rule 1482. (1) An employee who enters a caisson shall be protected by a steel or concrete casing designed by a qualified employee and approved by a registered engineer. (2) A copy of the design specifications of the casing shal…

R 408.41483 Caissons used under pressure. Rule 1483. (1) A caisson used under pressure shall be subjected to a hydrostatic test equal to 200% of the working pressure before being used on a job, at which pressure it shall be tight. The caisson shall be stamped on the outside shell…

R 408.41501 Scope. Rule 1501. (1) This part applies to mobile hydraulic excavators, personnel hoists, material hoists, elevators, helicopters, conveyors, and variations of such equipment when used during construction operations. (2) This part applies to equipment included in subr…

R 408.41505 Adopted and referenced standards. Rule 1505. (1) The following standards are adopted by reference in these rules and are available from IHS Global, 15 Inverness Way East, Englewood, Colorado, 80112, USA, telephone number: 1-800-854-7179 or via the internet at website:…

R 408.41510 Definitions; generally. Rule 1510. (1) “Competent person” means a person who is trained, experienced, and capable of identifying existing or potential hazards in the surroundings or under working conditions that are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees, an…

R 408.41515 Power line clearances; generally. Rule 1515. (1) When working in proximity to power lines, all equipment covered by this part shall maintain clearances as prescribed in Table A “Minimum Clearance Distances.” (2) When traveling with no load in proximity to power lines,…

R 408.41520 Scope. Rule 1520. This section applies to mobile hydraulic excavators when used during construction operations. History: 2016 AACS.

R 408.41521 Definition. Rule 1521. “Excavator”, for the purposes of this standard, means mobile hydraulic excavator, either crawler or rubber-tire mounted. An excavator is a self-propelled machine with an upper structure capable of continuous rotation and which digs, elevates, sw…

R 408.41522 Operator training. Rule 1522. An employer shall assure that a prospective operator, before being assigned as an operator of an excavator, has been trained in all of the following areas: (a) The capabilities of equipment and attachments. (b) The purpose, use, and limit…

R 408.41523 Inspection requirements. Rule 1523. (1) A thorough, annual inspection of all excavators shall be made by a qualified person. An employer shall maintain, on the jobsite or attached to the equipment, a copy of the latest equipment inspection record with the date and res…

R 408.41524 Fire protection. Rule 1524. A portable fire extinguisher with a rating of not less than 10BC shall be kept in the cab or operating enclosure or within a 200-foot radius of the excavator. History: 2016 AACS.

R 408.41525 Hand signals. Rule 1525. When using hand signals, the signal person, operator, or lift director shall use 1 of the following methods: (a) Standard hand signals for excavators as shown in Appendix A. (b) Non-standard hand signals. When used, the signal person, operator…

R 408.41526 Operations. Rule 1526. (1) An operator shall not leave an excavator unattended with the boom or load suspended above the ground, floor, or platform during working operations. The operator shall not leave a bucket or blade suspended above the ground when a machine is u…

R 408.41527 Pinch point and struck by protection. Rule 1527. If an employee could be struck by the rotating superstructure of an excavator or if clearances between the rotating or moving structure of an excavator can create a pinch point for an employee, the employer shall do eit…

R 408.41530 Scope; material hoists, personnel hoists, and elevators. Rule 1530. This section applies to material hoists, personnel hoists, and elevators when used during construction operations. History: 2016 AACS.

R 408.41531 Definitions. Rule 1531. (1) "Audible signal" means a signal made by a distinct sound or series of sounds. Examples include, but are not limited to, sounds made by a bell, horn, or whistle. (2) “Base” means the mounting flanges or feet for attachment of a hoist to the …

R 408.41540 Operator training and conduct. Rule 1540. (1) An employer shall limit the operation of material hoists, personnel hoists, and elevators to the following entities: (a) An employee who has been trained and qualified to operate the hoisting equipment to which the employe…

R 408.41541 Signaling. Rule 15341. (1) A signal system shall be established and communicated to all affected employees prior to hoisting operations. (2) The signal system shall be posted at the operator station of the hoist. History: 2016 AACS.

R 408.41542 Wire rope. Rule 1542. (1) Wire rope used for material hoists, personnel hoists, and elevators shall be removed from service when any of the following conditions exists: (a) In hoisting ropes and running ropes, 6 randomly distributed broken wires in 1 rope lay or 3 bro…

R 408.41543 Manufacturer specifications; rated load; safety devices; postings. Rule 1543. (1) An employer shall comply with the manufacturer's specifications and limitations applicable to the operation of all material hoists and personnel hoists. If the manufacturer's specificati…

R 408.41550 Material hoist requirements. Rule 1550. (1) The material hoist requirements contained in this rule are in addition to the general requirements contained in R 408.41540 to R 408.41543. (2) An employer shall ensure that operating rules are established and posted at the …

R 408.41560 Personnel hoist and elevator requirements. Rule 1560. (1) The personnel hoist requirements contained in this rule to R 408.41564 “Elevators; endless belt-type manlifts” are in addition to the general requirements contained in R 408.41540 “Operator training and conduct…

R 408.41561 Inspections and testing. Rule 1561. (1) An inspection and test of all functions and safety devices of personnel hoists and elevators shall be made by a person who meets the criteria of both a competent and qualified person, or a competent person who is assisted by 1 o…

R 408.41562 General requirements. Rule 1562. (1) A hoist tower outside the structure shall be enclosed for the full height on the side or sides used to enter and exit the structure. At the lowest landing, the enclosure on the sides not used to exit or enter the structure shall be…

R 408.41563 Bridge tower construction personnel hoists. Rule 1563. (1) A personnel hoist that is used in bridge tower construction shall be approved by a registered professional engineer and installed in accordance with R 408.41560(2). (2) When a hoist tower is not enclosed, the …

R 408.41564 Elevators; endless belt-type manlifts. Rule 1564. (1) Permanent elevators under the care and custody of the employer and used by employees for work covered by this act shall comply with the requirements of ANSI/ASME A17.1 “Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, Inc…

R 408.41570 Base-mounted drum hoists; general requirements. Rule 1570. (1) Exposed moving parts, such as gears, projecting screws, setscrews, chain, cables, chain sprockets, and reciprocating or rotating parts, which constitute a hazard, shall be guarded. (2) All controls used du…

R 408.41580 Overhead hoists; general requirements. Rule 1580. (1) The safe working load of the overhead hoist, as determined by the manufacturer, shall be indicated on the hoist and shall not be exceeded. (2) The supporting structure to which the hoist is attached shall have a sa…

R 408.41590 Helicopters; general requirements. Rule 1590. (1) This rule applies to helicopters used during construction operations. (2) Helicopter cranes must comply with any applicable regulations of the federal aviation administration. (3) Prior to each day's operation a briefi…

R 408.41595 Conveyors; general requirements. Rule 1595. (1) This rule applies to conveyors when used during construction operations. (2) Means for stopping the motor or engine shall be provided at the operator's station. Conveyor systems shall be equipped with an audible warning …

R 408.41601 Application. Rule 1601. (1) The occupational safety and health standards contained in this part apply to the construction of electric transmission and distribution lines and equipment. (2) As used in this part, the term "construction" includes the erection of new elec…

R 408.41605 Adoption of OSHA rules. Rule 1605. (1) The following provisions of the occupational safety and health administration, (OSHA) regulations, except as amended in these rules, are adopted by reference in these rules: (a) 29 C.F.R. §1926.950 “General.” (b) 29 C.F.R. §1926.…

R 408.41610 Adopted and referenced standards. Rule 1610. (1) The following federal occupational safety and health administration (OSHA) regulations, amended July 10, 2014, except as noted, are adopted by reference in these rules: (a) 29 C.F.R. §1926.950 “General.” (b) 29 C.F.R. §…

R 408.41701 Scope. Rule 1701. This part applies to the installation and use of temporary and permanent electrical systems for construction operations. History: 1979 AC.

R 408.41717 Definitions; A to C. Rule 1717. (1) "Approved label" means a label or other identifying mark of a nationally recognized testing laboratory. (2) "Bonding" means the joining of metallic parts by pressure, fusing, or mechanical means to form an electrically conductive pa…

R 408.41718 Definitions; G to W. Rule 1718. (1) "Ground" means a conducting connection between an electrical circuit or equipment and earth or a conducting body which serves in place of the earth. (2) "Isolated" means not readily accessible to an employee unless special means of …

R 408.41721 Ground fault circuit interrupters. Rule 1721. All 120-volt, single-phase 15 and 20 ampere receptacle outlets used for construction operations, which are not a part of the permanent wiring of the building or structure and which are in use by an employee, shall have app…

R 408.41724 Electrical installations. Rule 1724. (1) Electrical apparatus and equipment used for construction operations shall bear an approved label or marking. (2) Before work begins, a competent person shall ascertain by inquiry, observation, or instruments whether any part of…

R 408.41729 Temporary lighting. Rule 1729. (1) A temporary light shall be equipped with a guard to prevent accidental contact with the bulb, except that a guard is not required when the bulb is fully recessed in the reflector. (2) A temporary light shall not be suspended by the e…

R 408.41730 Circuit protection. Rule 1730. (1) Circuit protection shall be provided by fuses or circuit breakers for each feeder and branch circuit and shall be based on the current carrying capacity of the conductors and power load. (2) A fuse puller shall be used to install or …

R 408.41731 Location and protection of electric lines. Rule 1731. (1) Electric lines crossing work areas, employee foot or vehicular traffic aisles, shall be fastened overhead or protected by a cover capable of withstanding the imposed loads without creating a tripping hazard. (2…