Mich. Admin. Code R. 408.15221 - Illumination
Rule 5221.
(1)
Illumination shall be provided at the operators work station to maintain a
minimum of 30 foot candle intensity, except at a debarker, head saw or trim
saw. A minimum of 30 foot candle intensity shall be provided at the point of
operation of a debarker, head saw or trim saw.
(2) Work areas under mills shall be as evenly
surfaced as local conditions permit. Work areas under mills shall not have
unnecessary obstructions and shall have lighting facilities in accordance with
ANSI A11.1 "Industrial Lighting" 1965 edition, as adopted in R
408.15209
(3) Log dumps, booms,
ponds, or storage areas used at night shall be illuminated in accordance with
the requirements of ANSI A11.1 "Industrial Lighting" 1965 edition, as adopted
in R 408.15209
(4) An employer
shall ensure that illumination is provided and designed to supply adequate
general and local lighting to rooms, buildings, and work areas when in
use.
(5) The adequacy and
effectiveness of illumination shall be determined using all of the following
factors:
(a) The quantity of light in
foot-candle intensity is sufficient for the work being done.
(b) The quality of the light is free from
glare, and has correct direction, diffusion, and distribution.
(c) Shadows and extreme contrasts are avoided
or kept to a minimum.
(6) All stairways shall be adequately lighted
as prescribed in subrules (4) and (5) of this rule.
(7) Fuel houses, bunkers, hoppers, and bins
shall have adequate exits and lighting, and all necessary safety devices shall
be provided. Persons entering fuel houses, bunkers, hoppers, and bins shall use
the safety devices.
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