Michigan Administrative Code
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Part 52 - SAWMILLS
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section R. 408.15206 - Definitions: L to R

Universal Citation: MI Admin Code R. 408.15206

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

Rule 5206.

(1) "Live rolls" means cylinders of wood or metal mounted on horizontal axes or shafts and rotated by power, which are used to convey slabs, lumber and other wood products.

(2) "Log deck" means a platform on which logs lay awaiting debarking or sawing.

(3) "Log haul" means a conveyor for transferring logs to the mill.

(4) "Log turner" means a device used to turn logs for head sawing.

(5) "Package" means a unit of lumber.

(6) "Personal protective equipment" means the apparel worn by the employee to protect his person from injury.

(7) "Pike pole" means a long pole whose end is shod with a sharp pointed spike.

(8) "Point of operation" means the area of a machine where material is actually worked.

(9) "Reeving" means to pass or thread a rope through a hole or block.

(10) "Resaw" means circular, band, or gang saw used to break down slabs or cants to boards.

(11) "Roll case" means a horizontal or inclined conveyor comprised of cylindrical rolls, which are sometimes powered, and which are used for the transfer of logs or lumber from 1 work station to another.

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