Mich. Admin. Code R. 408.15136 - Hand-held chain saw operations
Rule 5136.
(1)
A chain saw operator shall shut off a hand-held saw motor when carrying it for
a distance of more than 50 feet (15.2m) or in a hazardous situation. A
hand-held chain saw shall be carried so as to prevent an employee from coming
in contact with the saw chain or muffler.
(2) A chain saw operator shall shut down a
chain saw or engage the chain brake when carrying a saw less than 50 feet if
conditions, such as the terrain, underbrush, and slippery surfaces, create a
hazard for an employee.
(3) An
approved container shall be used for refueling a hand-held chain saw. A
hand-held chain saw shall not be started within 10 feet (3m) of a refueling
area.
(4) A chain saw shall be
fueled not less than 10 feet (3m) from any open flame or other source of
ignition.
(5) A chain saw operator
shall hold a hand-held chain saw with both hands during its use, with thumbs
firmly locked around the handles.
(6) Before starting a cut, a chain saw
operator shall clear away brush and other items that would interfere with the
cutting operation or the retreat path.
(7) A chain saw operator shall be certain of
his or her footing before starting to cut. A chain saw shall not be used in a
position or at a distance that could cause the operator to become off-balance,
to have insecure footing, or to relinquish a firm grip on the saw.
(8) A chain saw operator shall not use a
hand-held chain saw to cut directly overhead or in a position which could cause
him or her to relinquish a secure grip on the saw.
(9) A hand-held chain saw which is purchased
after July 2, 1996, and which is used by an employee to perform logging
operations shall be equipped with both of the following:
(a) A chain brake and a chain designed to
reduce kickback.
(b) A safety bar
and a chain designed to reduce kickback.
(10) A chain saw shall be operated and
adjusted in accordance with the manufacturers instruction.
(11) A chain saw shall be started on the
ground or where otherwise firmly supported. A chain saw shall not be drop
started.
(12) A chain saw shall be
shut off or the throttle released before a feller starts to retreat.
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