Michigan Administrative Code
Department - Labor and Economic Opportunity
MIOSHA
General Industry and Construction Safety and Occupational Health Standards
General Industry Safety Standards
Part 52 - SAWMILLS
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section R. 408.15229 - Bins, bunkers, hoppers, and fuel houses
Current through Vol. 24-16, September 15, 2024
Rule 5229.
(1) An open bin, bunker, or hopper extending less than 36 inches above the working level shall be provided with a guardrail system as prescribed in General Industry Safety and Health Standard Part 2 "Walking-Working Surfaces," as referenced in R 408.15209, or the opening shall be covered with a grating with openings small enough to prevent an employee from falling through.
(2) Where wheeled equipment is used to move materials to a bin, bunker or hopper, a bumper stop shall be provided where the bin, bunker or hopper is at floor level. An employee shall be protected from the open side by a guardrail system installed along each side of the wheeled equipment runway.