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
PALLET EQUIPMENT
Section R. 408.15261 - Nailers

Universal Citation: MI Admin Code R. 408.15261

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

Rule 5261.

(1) A hand-held, power operated nailer or stapler shall be equipped and maintained with a safety switch at the point of operation as well as a finger control switch.

(2) An automatic nailer or stapler shall have the point of operation guarded or enclosed to within 1/4 inch of the material.

(3) Where a nailer or stapler has more than 1 operator, each operator shall be supplied with a control which shall be activated concurrently or the machine will not operate.

(4) A foot control shall be provided with a cover or guard to prevent accidental activation. The construction of the cover or guard shall be as prescribed in General Industry Safety Standard Part 23 "Hydraulic Power Presses," as referenced in R 408.15209.

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