Michigan Administrative Code
Department - Labor and Economic Opportunity
MIOSHA
General Industry and Construction Safety and Occupational Health Standards
General Industry Safety Standards
Part 38 - HAND AND PORTABLE POWERED TOOLS
HAND TOOL PROVISIONS
Section R. 408.13843 - Screwdrivers
Universal Citation: MI Admin Code R. 408.13843
Current through Vol. 24-16, September 15, 2024
Rule 3843.
(1) An object being worked on with a screwdriver shall not be held in the hand, on the lap or under the arm, except when protection is afforded by the object or other means.
(2) A screwdriver used for electrical work shall be equipped with a nonconductive handle. The shank and fasteners shall not project through the handle.
(3) A blade type screwdriver shall be maintained with a flat tip at right angles to the shank and have almost parallel faces.
(4) A screwdriver with 1 of the following defects shall not be used:
(a) Split or broken handle.
(b) Cracked or broken handle.
(c) Loose shank in handle.
(d) Worn blade.
(e) Bent shank of a straight
screwdriver.
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