7 PROPOSED ADMINISTRATIVE RULES

 

SOAHR 2006-081

 

MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND ECONOMIC GROWTH DIRECTOR'S OFFICE

GENERAL INDUSTRY SAFETY STANDARDS

 

Filed with the Secretary of State on These rules become effective 14 days after filing with the Secretary of State

(By authority conferred on the director of the department of labor and economic growth by sections 16 and 21 of 1974 PA 154, and Executive Reorganization Order Nos. 1996-2 and 2003-1, MCL 408.1016,

408.1021, 445.2001, and 445.2011)

 

Draft July 30, 2007

 

R 408.15801,  R 408.15803,  R 408.15804,  R 408.15805,  R 408.15811,  R 408.15812,  R 408.15821,

R 408.15825, R 408.15831, R 408.15832, and R 408.15833 of the Michigan Administrative Code are amended, and, R 408.15802, R 408.15810, R 408.15815, R 408.15817, R 408.15836, R 408.15839, and

R 408.15842 are added; and R 408.15823, R 408.158, and R 408.158 are rescinded as follows:

 

PART 58. AERIAL WORK PLATFORMS

Vehicle Mounted Elevating And Rotating Work Platforms

 

GENERAL PROVISIONS

 

R 408.15801. Scope.

Rule 5801. (1) These rules apply to the construction, operation, maintenance, and inspection of aerial work platforms with either manual or powered mobility. These rules do not apply to construction operations as defined by 1974 PA 154, MCL 408.1001 to MCL 408.1094. This part provides for the safe operation and maintenance by the employer and the safe use by the employee vehicle mounted elevating and rotating work platforms in, around and about a place of employment.

(2)    Fire fighting equipment and powered industrial trucks are not included in these rules but are provided for in  general  industry  safety  standards  Part  74,  “Fire  Fighting,”  R 408.17401  to R 408.17464, and Part 21. “Powered Industrial Trucks,” R 408.12101 to R 408.12193.

 

R 408.15802 Equipment covered.

Rule 5802. These rules apply to equipment that has a primary function of elevating personnel, together with their tools and necessary materials, on a platform, which is mechanically positioned. The units covered are described by the following American National Standards Institute Standards:

 

 

(a)      ANSI standard A92.2 2002 edition, "Vehicle-Mounted Elevating and Rotating Aerial Devices,” which is adopted by reference in R 408.15810. This standard applies to vehicle-mounted devices installed on commercial chassis and covers the following type of units (See figure 1):

(i)   Extensible boom aerial devices

(ii)   Aerial ladders.

(iii)   Articulating boom aerial devices.

(iv)   Vertical towers.

(v)   A combination of any of the equipment specified in paragraphs (i) to (iv) of this subdivision.

(b)   ANSI standard A92.3 2006 edition, "Manually Propelled Elevating Aerial Platforms", which is adopted by reference in R 408.15810. This standard applies to work platforms which are manually propelled, which are vertically adjustable by manual or powered means, and which may be towed or manually moved horizontally on wheels or casters that are an integral part of the work platform base. (See figure 2).

(c)   ANSI standard A92.5 2006 edition, "Boom-Supported Elevating Work Platforms", which is adopted by reference in R 408.15810. This standard applies to all integral frame, boom-supported elevating work platforms which telescope, articulate, rotate, or extend beyond the base dimensions. (See figure 3).

(d)    ANSI standard A92.6 1999 edition, "Self-Propelled Elevating Work Platforms,” which is adopted by reference in R 408.15810. This standard applies to self-propelled vertically adjustable integral chassis work platforms. Such work platforms are power operated with primary controls for all movement operated from the platform. (See figure 4).

 

R 408.15803 Definitions; A to I.

Rule 5803. (1) "Aerial device” or “aerial work platform” means an entire device that is designed and manufactured to raise personnel to an elevated work position on a platform supported by scissors, masts, or booms; or any vehicle-mounted device, telescoping or articulating or both, which is used to position an employee.

(2)   "Aerial ladder" means an aerial device consisting of a single- or multiple-section extensible ladder.

(3)   "Articulating boom platform" means an aerial device with 2 or more hinged boom sections.

(4)   “Authorized person” means a person who is approved and assigned to perform specific types of duties by the employer and who is qualified to perform those duties because of his or her training or experience.

(5)   “Commercial chassis” means a vehicle that is built for over-the-road (roadway) travel.

(6)     (4) "Extensible boom platform" means an aerial device, except ladders, with a telescopic or extensible boom. A telescopic derrick with a personnel platform attachment shall be considered to be an extensible boom platform when used with a personnel platform.

  (5) "Instability" means a condition of a mobile unit in which the sum of the moments tending to overturn the unit is equal to or exceeds the sum of the moments tending to resist overturning.

(7)   (6) “Insulated aerial device” means an aerial device designed for work on or near energized lines and apparatus. work platform that is designed with dielectric components to meet specific electrical insulating ratings.

 

R 408.15804. Definitions M to Q.

Rule 5804. (1) “Mechanically positioned” means that the elevating assembly, whether a mechanical (cable or chain), hydraulic, pneumatic, electric or other powered mechanism, is used to raise or lower the platform.

(2) “Mobile unit” means a combination of an aerial device, vehicle and related equipment.

 

 

(3)(2) “Override” means to transfer or to take away platform control functions by another station. (4)(3) “Platform” means the portion of an aerial work platform, such as a bucket, basket, stand, cage, or the equivalent, that is designed to be occupied by personnel.                   a personnel-carrying device, such as a basket, bucket, stand or equivalent, which is a component of an aerial device.

(5)(4) “Qualified line clearance tree trimmer” means an employee trained to work in proximity of energized power transmission and distribution lines. An employee in a training program is included in this definition.

(6)(5) “Qualified lineman” means an employee trained and authorized to work on or near energized lines. An employee in a training program is included in this definition.

(7)(6) “Qualified person” means a person who possesses a recognized degree, certificate, professional standing, or skill and who, by knowledge, training, and experience, has demonstrated the ability to deal with problems relating to the subject matter, the work, or the project.

(8) (6) “Qualified telecommunications employee” means an employee trained to work on communication lines in the proximity of energized power transmission and distribution lines.

 

R 408.15805 Definitions; S to Y.

Rule 5805. (1) "Safety factor" means the ratio of the braking strength of a piece of material or object to maximum designed load or stress applied when in use.

(2)   "Vehicle" means any carrier that is not manually propelled.

(3)    "Vehicle-mounted elevating and rotating work platform" means an aerial device or aerial work platform.

(4)   "Vertical tower" means an aerial device designed to elevate a platform in a substantially vertical axis on a level surface.

(5)   "Yield point" means the point where material begins to take a permanent deformation.

 

R 408.15810. Adoption of standards by reference; access to other MIOSHA rules.

Rule 5810. (1) The standards specified in this rule, except for the standards specified in subrule

(2)   of this rule, are adopted by reference.

(a)     The following ANSI standards are available from Global Engineering Documents, 15 Inverness Way East, Englewood, Colorado, 80112, USA, telephone number: 1-800-854-7179 or via the internet at web-site: http://global.ihs.com; at a cost, as of the time of adoption of these rules, as stated in this subrule:

(i)   American National Standard Institute Standard ANSI A92.2, “Standard for Vehicle-Mounted Elevating and Rotating Work Platforms,” 1969 edition. Cost: $20.00.

(ii)    American National Standard Institute Standard ANSI A92.2, “Vehicle-Mounted Elevating and Rotating Aerial Devices,” 2002 edition. Cost: $68.00.

(iii)   American National Standard Institute Standard ANSI A92.3, "Manually Propelled Elevating Work Platforms", 1990 edition. Cost: $68.00.

(iv)   American National Standard Institute Standard ANSI A92.3, "Manually Propelled Elevating Aerial Platforms", 2006 edition. Cost: $68.00.

(v)    American National Standard Institute Standard ANSI A92.5, "Boom-Supported Elevating Work Platforms", 1992 edition. Cost: $68.00.

(vi)    American National Standard Institute Standard ANSI A92.5, "Boom-Supported Elevating Work Platforms", 2006 edition. Cost: $68.00.

(vii)     American National Standard Institute Standard ANSI A92.6, "Self-Propelled Elevating Work Platforms,” 1999 edition. Cost: $68.00.

 

 

(b)    Part 6: Temporary Traffic Control of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways, 2005 Michigan MUTCD/2003 Federal Edition, is adopted by reference in these rules and is available at no cost from the Michigan Department of Transportation via the internet at website: www.michigan.gov/mdot. The entire 2005 MMUTCD may be purchased from Michigan Technological University, Local Technical Assistance Program, Room 309 Dillman Building, 1400 Townsend Drive, Houghton, Michigan, 49931; [phone]; at a cost of $135.00 as of the time of publication of these rules.

(c)   The standards adopted in subrule 1(a) and (b) of this rule are also available for inspection at the Department of Labor and Economic Growth, MIOSHA Standards Section, 7150 Harris Drive,

P.O. Box 30643, Lansing, Michigan, 48909-8143.

(d)   Copies of the standards adopted in subrule 1(a) and (b) of this rule may be obtained from the publisher or may also be obtained from the Department of Labor and Economic Growth, MIOSHA Standards Section, 7150 Harris Drive, P.O. Box 30643, Lansing, Michigan, 48909-8143, at the cost charged in subrule 1(a) and (b) of this rule, plus $20 for shipping and handling.

(2) The following Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Standards are referenced in these rules. Up to 5 copies of these standards may be obtained at no charge from the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth, MIOSHA Standards Section, 7150 Harris Drive,

P.O.         Box 30643, Lansing, Michigan, 48909-8143 or via the internet at web-site: www.michigan.gov/mioshastandards. For quantities greater than 5, the cost, as of the time of adoption of these rules, is 4 cents per page.

(a)    General Industry Safety Standard Part 7. Guards for Power Transmission, R 408.10701 to R 408.10765.

(b)     General Industry Safety  Standard  Part  21.  Powered  Industrial  Trucks,  R 408.12101  to R 408.12193.

(c)    General Industry Safety Standard Part 33. Personal Protective Equipment, R 408.13301 to R 408.13398.

(d)   General Industry Safety Standard Part 74. Fire Fighting, R 408.17401 to R 408.17464.

(e)   Construction Safety Standard Part 22. Signals, Signs, Tags, and Barricades, R 408.42201 to R 408.42243.

(f)  Construction Safety Standard Part 45. Fall Protection, R 408.44501 to R 408.44502.

 

R 408.15811. Employer responsibility. Rule 5811. (1) An employer shall:

(a)    Provide training to an employees in the operations, hazards, and safeguards and safe practices described in these rules by a qualified person. concerning an aerial device and rules 5825 to 5832 of this part before authorizing the employee to operate or ride on it.

(b)    Ensure that employees do not engage in the activities to which these rules apply until such employees have received training.

(c) Maintain an aerial device in a condition free of known defects and hazards, which could cause an injury.

 

R 408.15812. Employee responsibility.

Rule 5812. (1) An employee shall do both of the following:

(a)   Operate an aerial device only after being trained in the operations, hazards, safeguards, and safe practices required by these rules by a qualified person and authorized by the employer.

(b)   Report known defects and hazards concerning an aerial device to the supervisor.

 

 

R 408.15815. Training; permits.

Rule 5815. (1) An employer shall provide each employee who will operate the aerial work platform with instruction and training regarding the equipment before a permit is issued or reissued. Such instruction and training shall include the following:

(a)  Instruction by a qualified person in the intended purpose and function of each of the controls.

(b)   Training by a qualified person or reading and understanding the manufacturer’s or owner’s operating instructions and safety rules.

(c)   Understanding by reading or by having a qualified person explain, all decals, warnings, and instructions displayed on the aerial work platform.

(d)   Reading and understanding the provisions of this subrule and subrules (1) to (9) of this rule or be trained by a qualified person on their content.

(2) An employer shall provide the operator of an aerial work platform with an aerial work platform permit.

(3) The requirements of subrule (1)(a), (b), (c), and (d) of this rule shall be met before an employee is issued a permit.

(4)   A permit shall be carried by the operator or be available at the job site/work place and shall be displayed upon request by a department of labor and economic growth representative.

(5)   A permit shall indicate the type of aerial work platforms an operator has been trained on and is qualified to operate.

(6)    A permit to operate an aerial work platform is valid only when performing work for the employer who issued the permit. A permit shall be issued for a period of not more than 3 years.

(7)   A permit shall contain all of the following information (see sample permit):

(a)   Firm name.

(b)   Operator’s name.

(c)   Name of issuing authority. (Authorized by)

(d)   The following types of aerial work platforms the operator is authorized to operate:

(i)   Vehicle-mounted elevating work platform such as:

(1)   Extensible boom aerial devices.

(2)   Aerial ladders.

(3)   Articulating boom aerial devices.

(4)   Vertical towers.

(ii)   Manually propelled elevating work platforms.

(iii)   Boom-supported elevating work platforms.

(iv)   Self-propelled elevating work platforms.

(e)   Date issued.

(f)  Expiration date.

(8)   A sample permit is set forth as follows: