Michigan Administrative Code
Department - Labor and Economic Opportunity
MIOSHA
General Industry and Construction Safety and Occupational Health Standards
General Industry Safety Standards
Part 7 - GUARDS FOR POWER TRANSMISSION
POWER TRANSMISSION EQUIPMENT
Section R. 408.10727 - Belts

(1) A belt and pulley that is 7 feet or less above the floor or platform and that is exposed to contact must be guarded pursuant to R 408.10751 to R 408.10754. In a power plant or power-development room, a guardrail system may be used in compliance with General Industry Safety and Health Standard Part 2. "Walking-Working Surfaces," as referenced in R 408.10702.

(2) A horizontal belt more than 7 feet above the floor or platform must be guarded for its entire length if located over a passageway or work place pursuant to R 408.10753 and figure 2 contained in subrule (5) of this rule.

(3) A passageway between horizontal belts must have a lower run guarded by a platform that is provided with a guardrail system in compliance with General Industry Safety and Health Standard Part 2. "Walking-Working Surfaces," as referenced in R 408.10702, and the upper run guarded pursuant to subrule (2) of this rule.

(4) A vertical or inclined belt running over a lower pulley more than 7 feet above the floor or platform and located over a passageway or work place must be guarded pursuant to subrule (2) of this rule.

(5) Figure 2 reads as follows:

FIGURE 2

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