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. 408.17154 - Ironers

(1) A flatwork ironer shall be equipped with a safety bar or barrier positioned in front of and across the entire front of the first feed or pressure rolls so arranged that striking of the bar or barrier will stop the machine. The stopping distance of the feed or pressure roll measured on the circumference shall be not more than 1/2 of the lineal distance measured from the safety bar or barrier to the pinch point. The ends of the pressure rolls shall be guarded by an enclosure or barrier which will prevent contact by an employee.

(2) A flatwork ironer shall be equipped with an idler roll, sometimes known as a doffer or finger roll, in front of the safety bar or barrier.

(3) A body type roll or shoe type sleeve or band ironer shall be guarded as prescribed in subrule (1). The hot roll or shoe shall be covered as prescribed in R 408.17126 to prevent contact with the heated surfaces.

(4) A rotary body and coat ironer shall be equipped with the safety bar or barrier across the entire front of the feed roll or shoe so arranged that striking the bar or barrier will stop the machine. The hot roll or shoe shall be covered as prescribed in R 408.17126 to prevent contact with the heated surface.