Michigan Administrative Code
Department - Labor and Economic Opportunity
MIOSHA
General Industry and Construction Safety and Occupational Health Standards
General Industry Safety Standards
Part 65 - MILLS AND CALENDERS FOR RUBBER AND PLASTIC
Section R. 408.16527 - Maintenance
Current through Vol. 24-16, September 15, 2024
Rule 6527.
(1) A power source of a mill, calender or their auxiliary equipment to be repaired, serviced or set up shall be locked out by each employee doing the work if unexpected start up would cause injury. Residual pressure shall be relieved before and during such work when maintenance is performed on a pressurized system.
(2) A braking or safety device for a mill or calender shall be inspected and tested weekly. The stopping distances shall be measured and recorded. Where the braking action does not meet or exceeds the requirements of R 408.16542 and R 408.16546, repairs or adjustments shall be made before operation is resumed.