Mich. Admin. Code R. 408.16226 - Controls
Rule 6226.
(1)
An operating control shall be guarded against accidental contact. A control
button or lever shall be identified as to its function.
(2) If a machine requires more than 1
operator, and if each operator is exposed to a point of operation, the controls
shall be activated concurrently before the machine will operate.
(3) A machine shall be provided with an
emergency stop control at each operator station. The stop control shall be red
in color and readily accessible. A button, if used, shall have a mushroom
shape.
(4) A machine shall be
provided with a means that, upon power failure, will prevent automatic
restarting upon the restoration of power. Fire, coolant, and sump pumps are
excepted from the requirements of this subrule.
(5) When used, interlocks shall be installed
to minimize the possibility of accidental operation or tampering.
(6) Where more than 1 operator is assigned to
a plastic molding machine that is not equipped with interlocked gates and the
operator is exposed to a point of operation, or when hazardous motion in or
near the point of operation could cause injury, each operator shall be provided
with a device that prevents reaching into the point of operation during the
closing cycle.
(7) Two-hand control
devices shall be located in a manner to prevent bridging.
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