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
SPECIFIC CONVEYORS
Section R. 408.11442 - Belt conveyors

Universal Citation: MI Admin Code R. 408.11442

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

Rule 1442.

(1) A belt conveyor using a belt tripper or other moving deflector which requires an operator to travel on the belt tripper shall have the operator's platform designed to safeguard the operator from falling or coming in contact with moving or stationary parts.

(2) A nip point at a pulley shall be guarded by an enclosure or barrier constructed to prevent access by an employee's body members or loose clothing.

(3) A belt conveyor for bulk material shall have built up sides where material spilling over the sides is a hazard.

(4) A pulley with rotating shaft shall have projecting shaft ends covered or cut flush with the hanger.

(5) A shuttle or movable hopper mounted on wheels shall have sweeps fastened ahead of the wheels with an opening of not less than 3/8 inch between the sweep and the rail.

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