Mich. Admin. Code R. 408.11732

Current through Vol. 24-22, December 15, 2024
Section R. 408.11732 - Guards

Rule 1732.

(1) A hopper opening on a stationary refuse packer unit must be guarded with a guardrail system in compliance with General Industry Safety and Health Standard Part 2. "Walking-Working Surfaces," being R 408.10201 to R 408.10241 of the Michigan Administrative Code.
(2) A pinch point exposed to contact by an employee must be enclosed or guarded.
(3) A lifting device used to empty a container at a stationary refuse packer unit must have a locking device as prescribed in R 408.11723(2).
(4) Maintenance access openings must be covered and secured on the compactor. The cover must be removable by hand tools or interlocked to the power source.
(5) A locking device used to couple a receiving box and stationary compactor unit must be capable of withstanding the rated pressure of the compactor.
(6) A receiving box loading device must provide a positive locking action to prevent dislodgement during the loading of the box on a vehicle.
(7) A receiving box loaded on a vehicle for transport must have a retaining device other than the loading device.

Mich. Admin. Code R. 408.11732

1979 AC; 2019 MR 11, Eff. 6/11/2019