Michigan Administrative Code
Department - Labor and Economic Opportunity
MIOSHA
General Industry and Construction Safety and Occupational Health Standards
General Industry Safety Standards
Part 71 - LAUNDRY AND DRY CLEANING MACHINERY AND OPERATIONS
SPECIFIC PROVISIONS-LAUNDRY
Section R. 408.17142 - Washing machines

(1) The outer door of a double cylinder washing machine shall be interlocked to prevent the inside cylinder from moving when the outer door is open and also to prevent opening the outer door when the inside cylinder is in motion. The use of an inch control is permissible.

(2) A single cylinder washing machine shall be guarded as prescribed in R 408.17146.

(3) A washing machine shall have a device for holding the outer and inner doors open for loading and unloading.