Michigan Administrative Code

R 408.42501 Scope. Rule 2501. This standard pertains to all of the following: (a) The reinforcing, pouring, stressing, lifting, and floating of concrete. (b) The construction of forms and shoring used in connection with concrete construction. (c) Prestressed and poststressed oper…

R 408.42502 Adoption of standards. Rule 2502.(1) The following standards are adopted by reference in these rules and are available from Global Engineering Documents, 15 Inverness Way East, Englewood, Colorado, 80112, telephone number 1-800-854-7179, website: www.global.ihs.com, a…

R 408.42503 Reference of standards. Rule 2503. The following Michigan occupational safety and health standards (MIOSHA) are referenced in these rules. Up to 5 copies of these standards may be obtained at no charge from the Michigan Department of Licensing And Regulatory Affairs, …

R 408.42516 Definitions. Rule 2516. (1) "Bull float" means a tool used to spread out and smooth concrete. (2) "Formwork" or "falsework" means the total system of support for freshly placed or partially cured concrete, including the mold or sheeting that contacts the concrete and …

R 408.42518 Reinforcing steel. Rule 2518. (1) A route designated as a means of access or egress across reinforcing steel for general traffic shall be provided with a walkway. (2) All protruding reinforcing steel, onto and into which employees could fall, shall be guarded to elimi…

R 408.42519 Bulk concrete handling. Rule 2519. A bulk storage bin, container, or silo shall have a conical or tapered bottom with a mechanical or pneumatic means of starting the flow of the material. An employee shall not be permitted to enter storage facilities unless the ejecti…

R 408.42520 Concrete mixing, pouring, and floating. Rule 2520. (1) A concrete mixer that is equipped with a 1-yard or larger loading skip shall be equipped with a mechanical device to clear the skip of material. (2) A guardrail that is capable of withstanding a 200-pound side thr…

R 408.42521 Forms and shoring generally. Rule 2521. (1) Formwork, shoring, and reshoring shall be designed, erected, supported, braced, and maintained so that they will support all vertical and lateral loads that may be imposed upon them during placement of concrete or until the …

R 408.42522 Placing and removing forms. Rule 2522. (1) Forms shall not be completely removed until a determination has been made that the concrete can support its own weight and any currently superimposed load. Such determination shall be based on compliance with either of the fo…

R 408.42523 Vertical slip forms. Rule 2523. (1) Field operations for vertical slip forms shall be under the supervision of a qualified person. The qualified person shall be present on the deck during slipping operations. (2) A lift shall proceed steadily and uniformly and shall n…

R 408.42524 Vertical shoring generally. Rule 2524. (1) When temporary storage of reinforcing rods, material, or equipment on top of formwork becomes necessary, these areas shall be strengthened to support the intended loads. (2) The sills for shoring shall be sound, rigid, and ca…

R 408.42526 Tube and coupler shoring. Rule 2526. (1) The couplers or clamps shall not be used if they are deformed, broken, have defective or missing threads on bolts, or have other defects. (2) The interlocking of the tubular members and the tightness of the couplers shall be ch…

R 408.42527 Single-post shores. Rule 2527. (1) For stability, a single-post shore shall be horizontally braced in both the longitudinal and transverse directions, and diagonal bracing shall also be installed. The bracing shall be installed as the shores are being erected. (2) The…

R 408.42528 Flying forms. Rule 2528. (1)Nothing shall be allowed on the forms during movement unless it is securely fastened to the forms. (2) A person, other than the rigger, shall not be permitted on top of the deck form after rollout operations have been completed. Page 9 Cour…

R 408.42531 Prestressed and poststressed concrete operations. Rule 2531. (1) An expendable strand deflection device that is used to pretension concrete members shall have a designed safety factor of not less than 2. A reusable device shall have a safety factor of not less than 3.…

R 408.42532 Precast and tilt-up operations. Rule 2532. (1) Lifting inserts which are embedded or otherwise attached to tilt-up precast concrete members shall be capable of supporting at least 2 times the maximum intended load applied or transmitted to them. Lifting inserts which …

R 408.42533 Lift-slab operations. Rule 2533. (1) A registered professional engineer who is qualified in lift-slab operations shall design and plan lift-slab operations. An employer shall implement the plans and designs and shall include detailed instructions and sketches that ind…

R 408.42601 Scope, application, adoption, and availability of standards. Rule 2601. (1) This part sets forth requirements to protect employees from the hazards associated with steel erection activities involved in the construction, alteration, or repair of single and multistory b…

R 408.42610 Multiple lift rigging procedure. Rule 2610. (1) A multiple lift shall only be performed if all of the following criteria are met: (a) A multiple lift rigging assembly is used. (b) A maximum of 5 members are hoisted per lift. (c) Only beams and similar structural membe…

R 408.42654 Training. Rule 2654. (1) Training personnel. Training required by this rule must be provided by a qualified person or persons. (2) An employer shall provide a training program for all employees exposed to fall hazards. The program must include training and instruction…

R 408.42701 Scope. Rule 2701. This part provides for the training and qualifications of employees and for the storage, transport, and use of blasting materials for construction operations. This part also provides for the protection of other employees while working within a blast …

R 408.42705 Adoption of standards by reference. Rule 2705. (1) The federal occupational safety and health administration (OSHA) regulations from the Code of Federal Regulations 1926 Subpart U “Blasting and Use of Explosives,” 29 C.F.R. §1926.900 to 29 C.F.R. §1926.914 are adopted…

R 408.42710 Availability of adopted rules. Rule 2710. (1) The standards adopted in these rules are available from the United States Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration website: www.osha.gov, at no charge, as of the time of adoption of these rules. (…

R 408.42801 Scope. Rule 2801. (1) This part sets forth requirements to protect employees from the hazards associated with steel erection activities involved in the construction, alteration, or repair of single and multistory buildings, bridges, and other structures where steel er…

R 408.42806 Reference of standards. Rule 2806. (1) The following occupational safety and health administrative standards are referenced in this standard.Up to 5 copies of these standards may be obtained at no charge from the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth, MIOSH…

R 408.42809 Personnel hoisting. Rule 2809. (1) All the provisions of construction safety standard Part 26. "Steel Erection" being R 408.42601 to R 408.42655, which is referenced in R 408.42806, apply to all hoisting. (2) Riding the headache ball is prohibited except when the work…

R 408.42901 Scope. Rule 2901. These rules shall be applied as follows: (1) These rules set forth the minimum requirements for employers to protect employees from the hazards associated with working on communication towers, which includes antenna and antenna supporting structures,…

R 408.42904 Availability of referenced documents. Rule 2904. (1) The Federal Communications Commission 47 CFR 1.1310 radiofrequency radiation exposure limits standard is adopted by reference in these rules and is available without cost as of the time of adoption of these rules by…

R 408.42907 Definitions. Rule 2907. (1) "Anti-two block device" means a positive acting device that prevents contact between the load block or overhaul ball and the top block (two-blocking), or a system that deactivates the hoisting action before damage occurs in the event of a t…

R 408.42910 Fall protection. Rule 2910. (1) Prior to employees being exposed to elevations above 6 feet, the employer shall ensure that 100% fall protection systems compatible with the tasks assigned are provided, used, and maintained as required in this rule. (2) These rules sha…

R 408.42913 Emergency response. Rule 2913. (1) The employer shall establish and document procedures for rescue of employees in the event of an emergency, which shall include whether the employer will designate its own employees to perform the rescue procedures or whether the empl…

R 408.42916 Training. Rule 2916. (1) In order for employees to work at heights above 6 feet, they must be approved for such work by a competent person. (2) Training of employees shall be performed by a qualified person able to perform such training. (3) The employer's written wor…

R 408.42919 Training certification and records. Rule 2919. (1) The employer shall document that each employee has been trained with a certification record that includes all of the following: (a) The identity of the person trained. (b) The signature of the employer or the qualifie…

R 408.42922 Hazard identification. Rule 2922. (1) In addition to the inspections required by R 408.42910(3), the employer shall ensure that a hazard assessment is performed to identify, assess, and control employee exposure to hazards as required by these rules and any other appl…

R 408.42925 Hoists. Rule 2925. (1) Prior to the use of hoists during construction, alteration, repair, maintenance, or demolition of communication towers, the employer shall ensure that they meet the following requirements: (a) All hoists and operations shall meet the requirement…

R 408.42928 Catheads or capstans. Rule 2928. When operating catheads or capstans the employer shall ensure that the following requirements are met: (a) The operator will be properly trained on the operation of catheads or capstans. (b) The operator shall use at least 3 wraps of r…

R 408.42931 Gin poles. Rule 2931. When installing gin poles, the employer shall ensure that the following requirements are met: (a) The gin pole shall be attached to a structure in an arrangement, as shown in Figure 2.1 of the ANSI/TIA-1019 2004 Structural Standards for Steel Gin…

R 408.42934 Personnel lifting. Rule 2934. (1) Before an employee may perform any job related to hoisting employees aloft for work, the employee shall receive training on safe access pursuant to these rules. The operator of the hoist shall have a thorough understanding and comply …

R 408.42937 Hoists used for personnel lifting. Rule 2937. (1) The employer shall ensure that the following requirements used for personnel lifting are met: (a) The hoist used for personnel lifting shall meet the applicable requirements for design, construction, installation, test…

R 408.42940 Personnel lifting hoist inspections. Rule 2940. The employer shall ensure that each day before use, a competent person visually inspects all hoists to verify that the following conditions are met: (a) The manufacturer's guidelines and recommendations are used; however…

R 408.42943 Gin poles used for personnel lifting. Rule 2943. The employer shall ensure that gin poles shall meet the following requirements when used for personnel lifting: (a) A gin pole used for personnel lifting shall meet the applicable requirements for design, construction, …

R 408.43001 Adoption of standards by reference. Rule 3001. (1) The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulation 29 CFR 1910.268 “Telecommunications,” as amended November 18, 2016, is adopted by reference in these rules, except as noted in this rule. (2)…

R 408.43002 Applicability. Rule 3002. Operations or conditions not specifically covered by these rules are subject to all the applicable standards promulgated by the Michigan occupational safety and health act (MIOSHA). History: 1979 AC; 2005 AACS; 2013 AACS; 2017 AACS. R 408.430…

R 408.43004 Trolley and side-rolling ladders. Rule 3004. Trolley ladders and side-rolling ladders longer than 20 feet shall not be supplied. History: 1979 AC; AACS; 2013 AACS.

R 408.43005 Employer responsibility. Rule 3005. Where personal protective equipment is required by 29 C.F.R. §1910.268 “Telecommunications,” as adopted in these rules, the personal protective equipment shall be provided as prescribed in Construction Safety Standard Part 6 “Person…

R 408.43006 Availability of documents. Rule 3006. (1) The federal regulation 29 CFR 1910.268 “Telecommunications,” as amended November 18, 2016, as adopted in these rules is available from the United States Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration websit…

R 408.43201 Scope. Rule 3201. These rules apply to the construction, operation, maintenance, and inspection of aerial work platforms with either manual or powered mobility as used in construction operations as defined by 1974 PA 154, MCL 408.1001 to MCL 408.1094. History: 1992 AA…