Michigan Administrative Code
Department - Labor and Economic Opportunity
MIOSHA
General Industry and Construction Safety and Occupational Health Standards
Construction Safety and Health Standard
Part 17 - ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS
Section R. 408.41733 - Battery room; safety equipment; charging battery
Universal Citation: MI Admin Code R. 408.41733
Current through Vol. 24-16, September 15, 2024
Rule 1733.
(1) When a battery room is used in conjunction with construction operations it shall meet all of the following requirements:
(a) Be equipped with an exhaust system
arranged to remove fumes and gases from any ignition source.
(b) Have floor and racks protected from
battery acid.
(c) Have a means of
flushing the eyes and body of an employee provided within 25 feet of a battery
room.
(d) Have facilities provided
for flushing and neutralizing spilled electrolyte.
(e) Have fire protection as required by Part
18. Fire Protection and Prevention, being
R
408.41801 et seq. of the Michigan Administrative
Code.
(f) Provide protection of
charging apparatus from damage by trucks.
(g) Be located in an area designated for that
purpose.
(2) An employer shall provide, and require the use of, face and eye protection and rubber gloves and aprons by an employee handling acids and batteries as prescribed in construction safety standard, Part 6. Personal Protective Equipment, being R 408.40601 et seq. of the Michigan Administrative Code.
(a) When charging a battery, the vent caps
shall be kept in place and maintained operable.
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