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Michigan Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 16, 2016) |
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Department LR. Licensing and Regulatory Affairs |
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MIOSHA |
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Chapter Part 63. Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills |
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Part 63. PULP, PAPER, AND PAPERBOARD MILLS GENERAL PROVISIONS |
Section 408.16355. Blowing a batch type digester.
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(1) A signal device such as a bell, horn, siren, or light shall be installed in a batch type digester or blow pit room and chip bin and used before and during blowing of the digester.
(2) A signal shall be used to warn an employee in a chip bin before loading the batch type digester.
(3) A blow-off valve shall be opened slowly, and the valve shall be left open until the digester cook signals the blow is completed.
(4) A digester cover shall not be removed until the blow has been completed. An employee removing a digester cover shall wear protective equipment to guard against burns from hot stock and steam.
History: 1979 AC.