Mich. Admin. Code R. 408.15231 - Chippers and hogs
Rule 5231.
(1)
A whole log chipper or a hog shall have the feed system arranged so that an
employee does not stand in direct line with the chipper hopper.
(2) A guard shall be installed over the
chipping or hog throat to prevent slab and wood particles from being discharged
at an operator.
(3) To prevent an
employee from falling onto a chipper or hog belt-type, feed-in conveyor, the
belt-type conveyor shall be guarded for the entire length of the conveyor by an
enclosure or guardrail system as prescribed in General Industry Safety and
Health Standard Part 2 "Walking-Working Surfaces," as referenced in
R 408.15209.
(4) A safety belt and lanyard shall be used
by an employee when feeding at or near the hopper of a drop feed chipper or
drop feed hog. The lanyard shall be adjusted to prevent an employee from
falling into the chipper or hog.
(5) A board chipper or hog shall have the
feed spout enclosed not less than 40 inches from the blade to the opening or
the operator shall wear a safety belt and lanyard. The lanyard shall be short
enough to prevent any portion of the operators body from touching the
blade.
(6) Where jam-ups cannot be
cleared with a stick, the in-feed equipment shall be stopped and locked out and
the employee clearing the jam shall be provided with, and use, a safety belt
and lanyard, as prescribed in General Industry Safety and Health Standard Part
33 "Personal Protective Equipment," as referenced in
R 408.15209, which is adjusted to
prevent contact with the chipper blade before additional cleaning is
done.
(7) A chipper on a head rig
or edger shall be enclosed to protect the employee.
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