Current through Vol. 24-22, December 15, 2024
Section R. 408.18174 - Form-fill-seal pouch or bag machineRule 8174.
(1) A form-fill-seal pouch or bag machine shall have: (a) The exposed hot long seam sealer parts insulated or guarded as prescribed in R 408.18171(1).(b) The in-running nip point of the power driven friction film feed rollers guarded.(c) An emergency stop button within reach of each employee feeding the machine, as prescribed in R 408.18115(4).(2) Draw bar parts of a form-fill-seal pouch or bag machine shall be guarded by extending the frame structure, or a hinged or movable guard which shall be interlocked to the drive motor.(3) An overhead extended rotating feed hopper of revolving turrets of a form-fill-seal pouch or bag machine shall have a tray or pan guard installed to protect an employee from falling product or machine parts.Mich. Admin. Code R. 408.18174