Michigan Administrative Code
Department - Labor and Economic Opportunity
MIOSHA
General Industry and Construction Safety and Occupational Health Standards
General Industry Safety Standards
Part 5 - POWERED PLATFORMS FOR BUILDING MAINTENANCE
POWERED PLATFORM INSTALLATIONS - EQUIPMENT
Section R. 408.10564 - Design of installation; equipment
Current through Vol. 24-16, September 15, 2024
Rule 564.
(1) The requirements of this rule apply to equipment that is part of a powered platform installation, such as any of the following:
(2) Equipment installations shall be designed by, or under the direction of, a registered professional engineer who is experienced in such design.
(3) The design shall provide for a minimum live load of 250 pounds (113.6 kg) for each occupant of a suspended or supported platform.
(4) Equipment that is exposed to wind when not in service shall be designed to withstand forces generated by winds that have a velocity of at least 100 miles per hour (44.7 m/s) at 30 feet (9.2 m) above grade.
(5) Equipment that is exposed to wind when in service shall be designed to withstand forces generated by winds that have a velocity of at least 50 miles per hour (22.4 m/s) for all elevations.
(6) Bolted connections shall be self-locking or shall otherwise be secured to prevent the loss of the connections by vibration.
Compiler's Note: R 408.10564 is not being revised. This rule is included in the proposed rule set to show the placement of subpart "POWERED PLATFORM INSTALLATIONS - EQUIPMENT" within the current rule set. This subpart is being deleted.
