Mich. Admin. Code R. 408.16372

Current through Vol. 24-22, December 15, 2024
Section R. 408.16372 - Dryer

Rule 6372.

(1) A barrier guard or a guardrail system as prescribed in General Industry Safety and Health Standard Part 2 "Walking-Working Surfaces," as referenced in R 408.16302, shall be installed in front of the first dryer of each section of a paper machine, if the area is accessible to an employee.
(2) In starting a dryer section, steam to heat the drums shall be introduced slowly while the drums are turning.
(3) A broken carrier rope shall not be removed from a dryer while the section is running at operating speed.
(4) The end of a "yankee" type dryer exposed to contact shall be guarded by a barrier to prevent entry to the turning drum.

Mich. Admin. Code R. 408.16372

1979 AC; 2014 AACS; 2018 MR 7, Eff. 4/18/2018