Michigan Administrative Code
Department - Labor and Economic Opportunity
MIOSHA
General Industry and Construction Safety and Occupational Health Standards
General Industry Safety Standards
Part 14 - CONVEYORS
DESIGN
Section R. 408.11422 - Counterweights

Universal Citation: MI Admin Code R. 408.11422

Current through Vol. 24-16, September 15, 2024

Rule 1422.

(1) A counterweight and its pulleys shall be enclosed pursuant to General Industry Safety Standard Part 7 "Guards for Power Transmission," as referenced in R 408.11402.

(2) A counterweight and its pulleys suspended more than 7 feet above the floor or ground, in an area where an employee could walk, shall have an enclosure around the area of impact or a catch pan under the counterweight of such strength and design to hold the counterweight and pulley from dropping to the ground, floor, or platform.

(3) A counterweight attached to an arm shall have a bolt fastened near the end of the arm or a cable or chain attached to the counterweight to prevent its dropping off the arm.

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