20 PROPOSED ADMINISTRATIVE RULES

 

DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AND INDUSTRY SERVICES LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

 

BUREAU OF SAFETY AND REGULATION DIRECTOR’S OFFICE

 

GENERAL INDUSTRY SAFETY STANDARDS COMMISSION

 

Proposed Draft August 22, 2012 Filed with the Secretary of State on

(By authority conferred on the director of the department of consumer and industry services licensing and regulatory affairs by sections 16 and 21 of 1974 PA 154, and Executive Reorganization Order Nos. 1996-2, 2003-1, 2008-4, and 2011-4, MCL 445.2001, 445,2011, 445.2025, and 445.2030 Act No.

154 of the Public Acts of 1974, as amended, and Executive Reorganization Order No. 1996-2, being

§§408.1016, 408.1021, and 445.2001 of the Michigan Compiled Laws)

 

R 408.10765 of the Michigan Administrative Code is amended and R 408.10761 and R 408.10763 are rescinded as follows:

 

PART 7. GUARDS FOR POWER TRANSMISSION

 

 

R 408.10761. Stopping devices.  Rescinded.

Rule 761. (1) A machine shall be equipped with a stopping device when can be safely actuated from the operator’s working position. Such a device may stop the entire machine operation or only that part of the machine at point of operation. The machine shall be restarted only after an assurance that all employees are in the clear.

(2) Each machine simultaneously attended or operated by more than 1 employee shall be equipped with a machine power control for each employee exposed to point of operation hazards. These controls shall be interlocked in a manner to prevent operation of the machine, until each employee actuates his control. (3) A machine power control shall be designed and installed to prevent operation by accidental contact with objects or parts of the body and maintained in good operating condition.

 

R 408.10763. Machine power disconnects. Rescinded.

Rule 763. A machine shall be equipped with means to permit the disconnecting of its source of power while persons are performing maintenance or making adjustments or repairs.

 

R 408.10765. Inspection and care of equipment; clothing for oilers.

Rule 765. (1) All power-transmission equipment shall be inspected at intervals not exceeding 60 days and be kept in good working condition at all times.

(2)   Shafting shall be kept in alignment, free from rust and excess oil or grease.

(3)   Where explosives, explosive dusts, flammable vapors, or flammable liquids exist, the hazard of static sparks from shafting shall be carefully considered.

 

 

(4)   Bearings shall be kept in alignment and properly adjusted.

(5)  Hangers shall be inspected to make certain that all supporting bolts and screws are tight and that supports of hangers boxes are adjusted properly.

(6)   Pulleys shall be kept in proper alignment to prevent belts from running off.

(7)  Inspection shall be made of belts, lacings, and fasteners, and such equipment shall be kept in good repair.

(8) The oilers shall wear clothing appropriate to the hazard.