Michigan Administrative Code
Department - Labor and Economic Opportunity
MIOSHA
General Industry and Construction Safety and Occupational Health Standards
Construction Safety and Health Standard
Part 6 - PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Section R. 408.40615 - Definitions, H to R

(1) "Helmet," also called a hard hat or cap, means a device that is worn on the head and that is designed to provide limited protection against impact, flying particles, or electric shock.

(2) "Lanyard" means a rope, suitable for supporting 1 person. One end is fastened to a safety belt or harness and the other end is secured to a substantial object or a safety line.

(3) "Lifeline" means a rope, suitable for supporting 1 person, to which a lanyard or safety belt (or harness) is attached.

(4) "Manufacturer" means a business entity that marks or directs the permanent marking of the components or complete devices as compliant with this standard and sells them as compliant.

(5) "Metatarsal guards" mean guards that are designed to protect the top of the foot from the toes to the ankle over the instep of the foot. These guards may be attached to the outside of shoes.

(6) "O.D." means optical density and refers to the light refractive characteristics of a lens.

(7) "Protective footwear" means footwear that is designed, constructed, and classified to protect the wearer from a potential hazard or hazards.

(8) "Radiant energy" means energy that travels outward in all directions from its sources.