Section R. 408.12642 - Powered bendersRule 2642.
(1) An employer shall ensure that a powered bender has 1 of the following: (a) A barrier or enclosure guard that is designed to protect the operator from the pinch points when clamping parts in the bender.(b) A single-stroke hand control device that can be activated with 1 hand holding the workpiece, remote from the pinch points, when clamping parts in the bender, or a single-stroke foot control device where both hands hold the workpiece, remote from the clamping pinch point.(c) A 2-hand, single-stroke control device.(2) Where the sweep of the stock intrudes into the aisle or work area of another employee or endangers the operator or other employees, an employer must provide 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.Mich. Admin. Code R. 408.12642
1979 AC; 1991 AACS; 2019 MR 14, Eff. 7/25/2019