R 408.12616 Machine and equipment installation.

Rule 2616. (1) A metalworking machine or equipment must be installed so that the normal operator's position is not in an aisle, or the employee shall be protected by 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) Metalworking machines and equipment, except portable types, must be fastened to a floor, platform or bench to prevent tipping or inadvertent movement, or be equipped with nonslip pads. (3) Electrically powered metalworking machines and equipment must be grounded. (4) Provision must be made to prevent metalworking machines and equipment from automatically restarting upon restoration of power after a power interruption, if such restart would be hazardous.