Mich. Admin. Code R. 408.13731 - Tags generally
Rule 3731.
(1)
An accident prevention tag shall be used as a temporary means of warning an
employee of an existing hazard, such as defective tools or equipment. A tag
shall not be used in place of an accident prevention sign or considered a
complete warning method.
(2) A tag
shall be affixed by string, wire, or adhesive.
(3) A tag shall be large enough to attract
attention to the hazard, with the minimum letter size for the signal word in
perspective to a safe viewing distance in accordance with
R
408.13708.
(4) The signal word shall be in bolt
type.
(5) There shall be no
variation in the type of design of tags posted or hung to warn of a specific
hazard.
(6) A tag shall be
protected or be of such material to last and maintain legibility during the
assignment of the tag.
(7) Tags
shall be used as a means to prevent accidental injury or illness to employees
who are exposed to hazardous or potentially hazardous conditions, equipment, or
operations and which are out of the ordinary, unexpected, or not readily
apparent.
(8) Tags shall be used
until such time as the identified hazard is eliminated or the hazardous
operation is completed.
(9) Tags
need not be used where signs, guarding, or other positive means of protection
are being used.
Notes
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