Michigan Administrative Code
Department - Labor and Economic Opportunity
MIOSHA
General Industry and Construction Safety and Occupational Health Standards
General Industry Safety Standards
Part 21 - POWERED INDUSTRIAL TRUCKS
EMPLOYER RESPONSIBILITIES
Section R. 408.12163 - Fuel

Universal Citation: MI Admin Code R. 408.12163

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

Rule 2163.

(1) An employer shall provide safety fuel cans where trucks are refueled with gasoline at other than a gas pump area.

(2) An employer shall provide a special area for refueling that is not less than 25 feet from a source of open flame or spark and the area shall be posted to this effect.

(3) Use and storage of LP gas shall be as specified by General Industry Safety Standard Part 56 "Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases," as referenced in R 408.12111.

(4) Handling and storage of fuel, such as gasoline and diesel fuel, shall be as prescribed in General Industry Safety Standard Part 75 "Flammable and Combustible Liquids," as referenced in R 408.12111.

(5) Smoking while refueling is prohibited.

(6) Fuel level shall not be checked by use of an open flame.

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