Michigan Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 16, 2016) |
Department LR. Licensing and Regulatory Affairs |
MIOSHA |
Chapter Part 45. Die Casting |
Part 45. DIE CASTING |
Section 408.14561. Magnesium generally.
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(1) Accumulations of magnesium dust on floors, ledges, and beams shall be avoided.
(2) Magnesium chips, shavings, and flash shall be cleaned up and disposed of daily or when they constitute a fire hazard. Storage of chips and shavings shall be in covered metal drums.
(3) Smoking, flames, and sparks shall not be allowed where magnesium dust, chips, or shavings are present.
(4) Powdered graphite or dry powdered extinguishing agents made specially for magnesium fires shall be used to extinguish a magnesium fire and be available in the work area. Water or other extinguishing agents shall not be provided or used.
History: 1979 AC.