Michigan Administrative Code
Department - Labor and Economic Opportunity
MIOSHA
General Industry and Construction Safety and Occupational Health Standards
General Industry Safety Standards
Part 58 - Aerial Work Platforms
Section R. 408.15817 - Preoperational procedures; platform inspections

Universal Citation: MI Admin Code R. 408.15817

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

Rule 5817.

(1) The employer shall ensure before the commencement of operations near power lines and when the clearances cannot be maintained as specified in Tables 1-3, that the owner, owner representative, or utility are notified with all pertinent information about the job.

(2) Any overhead wire shall be considered to be an energized line until the owner of the line, his or her authorized representative, or a utility representative assures either of the following:

(a) The line is de-energized and has been visibly grounded.

(b) The line is insulated for the system voltages and the task will not compromise the insulation of the conductor and/or cause an electrical hazard.

Compiler's Note: R 408.15817 is not being revised This rule is included in the proposed rule set to show the correct rule catch line. The current catch line has unnecessary formatting that is being deleted.

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