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
SPECIFIC EQUIPMENT
Section R. 408.15254 - Stackers and unstackers
Current through Vol. 24-16, September 15, 2024
Rule 5254.
(1) A stacker or unstacker shall be blocked whenever an employee goes beneath the hoisting platform.
(2) The lifting device on a stacker or unstacker shall be constructed or equipped with safety devices to minimize the potential of lumber falling.
(3) Guarding of a stacker hoistway openings and lower landing shall be pursuant to General Industry Safety and Health Standard Part 2 "Walking-Working Surfaces," as referenced in R 408.15209.
(4) Where an operator has no clear view of the discharge path from a stacker, or in case of a discharge path of an automatic stacker, a barrier guard shall be provided to prevent an employee from entering the discharge path. In either case, a warning device shall be installed to alert an employee of the hazard.