Minnesota Administrative Rules
Agency 151 - Labor and Industry Department
Chapter 5205 - OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF BUILDINGS AND EQUIPMENT
Part 5205.0660 - MAINTENANCE GOALS

Universal Citation: MN Rules 5205.0660

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 13, September 23, 2024

Subpart 1. Building maintenance.

Buildings shall be maintained to assure that no loose parts or equipment including, but not limited to, bricks, mortar, glass, wood, or cement parts can fall in passage or work areas occupied by employees.

Subp. 2. Walkway maintenance.

Catwalks, platforms, walkways, and stairways shall be maintained in a condition free from the hazards associated with ice, snow, overhanging ice or snow, holes, loose members, or badly deteriorated or corroded members.

Subp. 3. Asbestos.

Exposed friable asbestos containing materials on ceilings, beams, pipes, boilers, tanks, and similar areas shall be repaired, replaced, removed, enclosed, or encapsulated. Precautions shall be taken to protect employees as required by Code of Federal Regulations, title 29, section 1910.1001 or 1926.1101.

Statutory Authority: MS s 182.655

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