Michigan Administrative Code
Department - Labor and Economic Opportunity
MIOSHA
General Industry and Construction Safety and Occupational Health Standards
Construction Safety and Health Standard
Part 8 - HANDLING AND STORAGE OF MATERIALS
Section R. 408.40820 - Storage of lumber
Universal Citation: MI Admin Code R. 408.40820
Current through Vol. 24-16, September 15, 2024
Rule 820.
(1) Lumber shall be stacked on level and solidly supported sills so as to be self-supporting and stable.
(2) A pile of lumber manually stacked, and a pile of lumber to be manually unstacked, shall not exceed 6 feet in height.
(3) Lumber which is mechanically stacked shall not exceed 10 feet in height. This lumber shall not be rehandled manually, except as prescribed in subrule (2) of this rule.
(4) Used lumber shall have all protruding nails removed or bent into the lumber before stacking.
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