Mich. Admin. Code R. 408.12411 - Employer responsibilities
Rule 2411.
(1)
An employer shall train and instruct an operator in the safe method of work
before starting work on any operation covered by this standard. The employer
shall ensure that correct operating procedures are being followed, that all
required safeguards are installed, and that the safeguards are functional and
are being used.
(2) An employer
shall train and instruct maintenance and inspection personnel who are
responsible for the care, inspection, and maintenance of mechanical power
presses and assure that they are knowledgeable in these rules.
(3) An employer shall provide clearance
between machines so that movement of one operator does not interfere with the
work of another. Ample room for cleaning machines and for handling material,
work-pieces, and scrap shall also be provided. All surrounding floors shall be
kept in good condition and free from obstructions, grease, oil, and
water.
(4) An employer shall
operate each press within the tonnage and attachment weight ratings specified
by the manufacturer.
(5) An
employer shall obtain, from any outside firm that modifies a press,
instructions that are needed to establish new or changed guidelines for the
care and use of the modified press.
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