Mich. Admin. Code R. 408.40626 - Hand and body protection
Rule 626.
(1)
An employee who handles rough, sharp-edged, abrasive materials, or whose work
subjects the hands to any of the following, shall wear hand protection of a
type suitable for the work being performed:
(a) Lacerations.
(b) Punctures.
(c) Burns.
(d) Bruises.
(2) Cloth gloves shall not be worn when
operating rotating equipment such as a drill or a powered threading
machine.
(3) Precautions shall be
taken with regard to synthetic clothing that is worn near a source of flame,
spark, a hot surface, or material that could ignite the clothing.
(4) An employee shall not wear loose
clothing, neckwear encircling the neck, or exposed jewelry, such as rings and
necklaces, near a machine having reciprocating or rotating shafts or spindles
or when handling material that could catch on clothing or jewelry and cause
injury. A ring shall not be worn on the finger unless covered by a glove or
tape.
(5) When an employee is
exposed to hazards such as radiation, alkalies, acids, abrasives, and
temperature extremes other than those caused by weather conditions, appropriate
head, body, and hand protection shall be worn to protect the employee from that
hazard. Such personal protective equipment shall be provided by the
employer.
Notes
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