Michigan Administrative Code
Department - Labor and Economic Opportunity
MIOSHA
General Industry and Construction Safety and Occupational Health Standards
General Industry Safety Standards
Part 33 - PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
EYE AND FACE PROTECTION
Section R. 408.13312 - Use of eye and face protection

Universal Citation: MI Admin Code R. 408.13312

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

Rule 3312.

(1) An employer shall ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection, when exposed to eye or face hazards from any of the following:

(a) Flying objects or particles.

(b) Harmful contacts.

(c) Exposures.

(d) Molten metal.

(e) Liquid chemicals.

(f) Acids or caustic liquids.

(g) Chemical fumes, gases or vapors.

(h) Glare.

(i) Injurious radiation.

(j) Electrical flash.

(k) A combination of these hazards. Note: Appendix B, Appendix Table 1, "Eye and Face Protector Selection Chart," and Appendix Figure 1, "Eye and Face Protective Devices Chart," which shall be used as a guide in the selection of the proper eye and face protection.

(2) An employer shall ensure that each affected employee uses eye protection that provides side protection when there is a hazard from flying objects. Detachable side protectors, such as clip-on or slide-on sideshields, that are in compliance with the pertinent requirements of this rule are acceptable.

(3) A protector shall be in compliance with all of the following minimum requirements:

(a) Provides adequate protection against the particular hazards for which it is designed.

(b) Fits snugly and does not unduly interfere with movements of the wearer.

(c) Is capable of withstanding sanitizing.

(4) An employer shall ensure that eye and face personal protective equipment is distinctly marked to facilitate identification of the manufacturer.

(5) Limitations or precautions indicated by the manufacturer shall be transmitted to the user and care taken to ensure that the limitations or precautions are observed.

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