Michigan Administrative Code
Department - Labor and Economic Opportunity
MIOSHA
General Industry and Construction Safety and Occupational Health Standards
General Industry Safety Standards
Part 1 - General Provisions
Section R. 408.10036 - Air under pressure
Current through Vol. 24-16, September 15, 2024
Rule 36.
(1) Air pressure at the discharge end of a portable air blow gun or portable air hose shall be less than 30 pounds per square inch gauge when dead-ended.
(2) When air under pressure is used to remove chips and dust, a chip guard, such as a fixed or removable shield, safely located, shall be provided to protect an employee in an adjacent area.
(3) Air under pressure, used in a manner which could cause injury, shall not be used for cleaning clothes while being worn or directly applied to any part of the body.
(4) Air under pressure shall not be used to move flammable dust in an area containing open flames or spark producing equipment.
(5) Air under pressure shall not be used to remove toxic dusts in an employee environment.
(6) An employee shall be protected by guards or location when pressure tests are being performed on materials or equipment where rupture or failure would create a hazard.
