Michigan Administrative Code
Department - Labor and Economic Opportunity
MIOSHA
General Industry and Construction Safety and Occupational Health Standards
General Industry Safety Standards
Part 27 - WOODWORKING MACHINERY
PLANT LAYOUT
Section R. 408.12711 - Plant layout; machinery

Universal Citation: MI Admin Code R. 408.12711

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

Rule 2711.

(1) A machine shall be located to allow space in which to handle material without interference from or to employees or machines. A machine shall not be so placed to require the operator to stand in an aisle unless protection is provided.

(2) A machine shall be secured to a floor, foundation, bench, table or stand of sufficient strength and design to prevent overturning or unintentional movement. This subrule does not apply to portable hand tools.

(3) A machine shall be located so that light of 50 foot-candle power minimum intensity from both natural and artificial light falls on the work. Supplementary illumination at the point of operation shall be provided where necessary.

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