Mich. Admin. Code R. 408.40818 - General provisions; storage
Rule 818.
(1)
All material shall be stacked, racked, blocked, interlocked, or otherwise
secured to prevent sliding, falling, or collapse during storage or
transit.
(2) Structural steel,
poles, pipe, bar stock, and other cylindrical materials, unless racked, shall
be stacked and blocked so as to prevent spreading or tilting.
(3) The maximum safe load limit in pounds per
square foot of a floor or roof of a building shall be conspicuously posted in
all storage areas, except when a storage area is on a floor or slab on grade.
The maximum safe load limit shall not be exceeded. Posting is not required for
storage areas in all single-family residential structures and woodframed
multi-family residential structures.
(4) Storage areas, aisles, and passageways
shall be kept free of the accumulation of materials that constitutes a hazard
to the movement of material-handling equipment and employees. Such areas shall
be kept in good repair.
(5) If a
difference in road or work levels exists, ramps, grading, or blocking shall be
provided to ensure the safe movement of material-handling equipment.
(6) A railcar, truck, or semitrailer shall be
chocked or otherwise secured during loading and unloading if the movement of a
railcar, truck, or trailer could create a hazard for the employee.
(7) While roofing work is being performed,
materials and equipment shall not be stored within 6 feet (1.8 m) of a roof
edge, unless guardrails are erected at the roof edge.
(8) Material stored inside buildings under
construction shall not be placed within 6 feet of any hoistway or inside floor
openings, nor within 10 feet of an exterior wall that does not extend above the
top of the material stored.
(9)
Noncompatible materials shall be segregated in storage.
(10) Storage areas shall be kept free from
accumulation of materials that constitute hazards from tripping, fire,
explosion, or pest harborage. Vegetation control shall be exercised when
necessary.
(11) Materials shall not
be stored on scaffolds or runways in excess of supplies needed for immediate
operations.
(12) Portable and
powered dockboards shall be strong enough to carry the load imposed on
them.
(13) Portable dockboards
shall be secured in position by being anchored and equipped with devices that
will prevent slipping.
(14)
Handholds, or other effective means, shall be provided on portable dockboards
to permit safe handling.
(15)
Positive protection shall be provided to prevent railroad cars from being moved
while dockboards or bridge plates are in position.
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