R 408.11732 Guards.

Rule 1732. (1) A hopper opening on a stationary refuse packer unit must be guarded with a guardrail system in compliance with General Industry Safety and Health Standard Part 2. “Walking-Working Surfaces,” being R 408.10201 to R 408.10241 of the Michigan Administrative Code. (2) A pinch point exposed to contact by an employee must be enclosed or guarded. (3) A lifting device used to empty a container at a stationary refuse packer unit must have a locking device as prescribed in R 408.11723(2). (4) Maintenance access openings must be covered and secured on the compactor. The cover must be removable by hand tools or interlocked to the power source. (5) A locking device used to couple a receiving box and stationary compactor unit must be capable of withstanding the rated pressure of the compactor. (6) A receiving box loading device must provide a positive locking action to prevent dislodgement during the loading of the box on a vehicle. (7) A receiving box loaded on a vehicle for transport must have a retaining device other than the loading device.