408.13301 to R 408.13369 of the Michigan Administrative Code, by an employee
working on any operation covered by this part.
(2) Head protection shall be provided and used, as prescribed in general industry
safety standard, Part 33. Personal Protective Equipment, being R 408.13301 et seq. of
the Michigan Administrative Code, by an employee working on any operation
covered by this part.
(3) A safety belt, safety strap, tree trimming saddle belt, or rope saddle shall be
provided to and used by an employee when working aloft in a tree, as prescribed in
general industry safety standard, Part 33.
Personal Protective Equipment, being R 408.13301 et seq. of the Michigan
Administrative Code. A safety strap shall be worn and attached when aloft in the bucket
of an aerial device. A saddle or safety belt made unsafe by damage, defect, or
alteration shall not be used.
(4) The hardware for such a belt shall be forged steel or metal of equivalent
strength. The snap shall be of the self-closing type and the support ring so designed as
to prevent accidental disengagement.
(5) A climbing rope shall be not less than 1/2 inch (12.7 mm), 3 or 4 strand first
grade manila with a nominal breaking strength of 2650 pounds (1202 kg, approx.) or
its equivalent in strength and durability. A climbing rope shall not be used to lower
tree parts or handle equipment. A climbing rope shall be inspected for defects before
each day's use.
(6) When an employee is exposed to vehicular traffic, an orange colored jacket or
vest shall be provided by the employer to an employee, at no expense to the
employee, and used by the employee. At nighttime the vest or jacket shall be
reflectorized.
(7) Protective clothing and an approved respiratory device shall be provided by
the employer to an employee, at no expense to the employee, and used by the
employee during tree spraying where necessary to prevent absorption and inhalation
of toxic substances which exceed the maximum allowable limits set by the
department of public health.
History: 1979 AC; 1983 AACS.
R 408.15314 Fire prevention.
Rule 5314. (1) Flammable liquids shall be stored in an approved safety container
equipped with an automatic closing cap and flame arrester.
(2) Equipment shall be stopped while being refueled, serviced or maintained.
Restarting of portable equipment such as a chain saw shall be accomplished not less
than 10 feet (3.05 M) from the refueling point.
(3) Smoking shall be prohibited while refueling.
History: 1979 AC.
R 408.15315 Traffic control.
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