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
Section R. 408.10704 - Definitions; H to V

Universal Citation: MI Admin Code R. 408.10704

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

Rule 704.

(1) "Horizontal belt" means a belt running within a 60 degree angle from horizontal.

(2) "Maintenance runway" means a permanent runway or platform used for oiling, maintenance, running adjustment, or repair work, but not for a passageway.

(3) "Nip-point belt and pulley guard" means a device which encloses a pulley and is provided with rounded or rolled edge slots through which the belt passes.

(4) "Point of operation" means that point at which cutting, shaping, or forming by a machine is accomplished upon stock and other points that may offer a hazard to the operator in inserting or manipulating stock in the operation of the machine.

(5) "Securely fastened" means that the safety device or object referred to shall be so secured in place that it cannot be moved under normal or reasonably foreseen conditions or circumstances.

(6) "Vertical belt" means a belt running within a 30 degree angle from vertical.

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