Michigan Administrative Code
Department - Labor and Economic Opportunity
MIOSHA
General Industry and Construction Safety and Occupational Health Standards
General Industry Safety Standards
Part 63 - PULP, PAPER, AND PAPERBOARD MILLS
SPECIFIC PROVISIONS
Section R. 408.16372 - Dryer

Universal Citation: MI Admin Code R. 408.16372

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

Rule 6372.

(1) A barrier guard or a guardrail system as prescribed in General Industry Safety and Health Standard Part 2 "Walking-Working Surfaces," as referenced in R 408.16302, shall be installed in front of the first dryer of each section of a paper machine, if the area is accessible to an employee.

(2) In starting a dryer section, steam to heat the drums shall be introduced slowly while the drums are turning.

(3) A broken carrier rope shall not be removed from a dryer while the section is running at operating speed.

(4) The end of a "yankee" type dryer exposed to contact shall be guarded by a barrier to prevent entry to the turning drum.

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