Michigan Administrative Code
Department - Labor and Economic Opportunity
MIOSHA
General Industry and Construction Safety and Occupational Health Standards
General Industry Safety Standards
Part 37 - ACCIDENT PREVENTION SIGNS AND TAGS
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section R. 408.13703 - Definitions; A to D

Universal Citation: MI Admin Code R. 408.13703

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

Rule 3703.

(1) "Accident prevention sign" means the surface on which letters or markings are used to warn of a hazard, provide safety instructions, or provide directions. An accident prevention sign may be temporarily or permanently affixed or placed.

(2) "Accident prevention tag" means the surface on which letters or markings are used to warn of an existing or immediate hazard and which is temporarily attached to a part of equipment or structure.

(3) Biological hazard" or "BIOHAZARD" means those infectious agents presenting a risk of death, injury, or illness to employees.

(4) "Caution sign or tag" means a sign or tag used to warn of a potential hazard or to warn against an unsafe practice.

(5) "Danger sign or tag" means a sign or tag used to signal an immediate hazard.

(6) "Do not start tag" means a tag used to tag out a starting mechanism which would cause a hazard if started.

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