Mich. Admin. Code R. 408.15354

Current through Vol. 24-22, December 15, 2024

Section R. 408.15354 - Hand tool safety; general

Rule 5354.

(1) An employee climbing aloft shall not carry a tool in his hand. A pole saw or pruner may be raised and hooked ahead of the climber.

Other tools shall be raised and lowered by a hand line, carried on a tool belt or in a tool bag.

(2) A hand tool shall not be dropped from aloft.

(3) A hand tool shall be used and maintained as prescribed in the occupational safety standards commission standard, Part 38. Hand and Portable Powered Tools.

Mich. Admin. Code R. 408.15354

1979 AC