Mich. Admin. Code R. 408.11449 - Reciprocating conveyors
Rule 1449.
(1)
A reciprocating conveyor shall have inside and outside nip points
guarded.
(2) If the reciprocating
member of a horizontal reciprocating conveyor moves within 18 inches of a wall
or other object, a barrier shall be installed at the end to prevent access by
an employee.
(3) A vertical
reciprocating conveyor which is manually loaded or unloaded shall be guarded
with an interlock door or gate to prevent an employee being caught within a nip
point.
(4) The carriage and
controls of a vertical reciprocating conveyor shall be designed and installed
to prevent use of the conveyor as a man lift.
Notes
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