R 408.12711 Plant layout; machinery.

Rule 2711. (1) A machine shall be located to allow space in which to handle material without interference from or to employees or machines. A machine shall not be so placed to require the operator to stand in an aisle unless protection is provided. (2) A machine shall be secured to a floor, foundation, bench, table or stand of sufficient strength and design to prevent overturning or unintentional movement. This subrule does not apply to portable hand tools. (3) A machine shall be located so that light of 50 foot-candle power minimum intensity from both natural and artificial light falls on the work. Supplementary illumination at the point of operation shall be provided where necessary.