Michigan Administrative Code
Department - Labor and Economic Opportunity
MIOSHA
General Industry and Construction Safety and Occupational Health Standards
General Industry Safety Standards
Part 51 - LOGGING
FELLING, LIMBING, BUCKING, AND SKIDDING
Section R. 408.15155 - Springpoles; and other trees under stress

Universal Citation: MI Admin Code R. 408.15155

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

Rule 5155.

(1) When a springpole or other tree under stress is cut, an employee, other than the feller, shall not be closer than 2 tree lengths when the stress is released.

(2) An employee shall check for springpoles before making a bucking cut or limbing.

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