R 408.13304
R 408.13304 Definitions; H, I.
Cite as Mich. Admin. Code R 408.13304
Rule 3304. (1) “Hair enclosure” means a hat, cap, or hair net specifically designed to
protect the wearer from hair entanglement in moving machinery.
(2) “Handshield” means a hand-held welding helmet. See “welding helmet.”
(3) “Headband” means that part of a goggle, helmet, or hood suspension consisting
of a supporting band that encircles the head.
(4) “Headgear” means that part of a protective helmet, hood, or faceshield that
supports the device on the wearer’s head, usually consisting of a headband and crown
strap.
(5) “Helmet” also called a hard hat or cap, means a device that is worn on the head
that is designed to provide limited protection against impact, flying particles, or electric
shock.
(6) “Hood” means a device that is worn to provide protection against acids,
chemicals, abrasives, and temperature extremes and entirely encloses the whole head
including face, neck, and shoulders. Air-line hoods and hoods used to protect wearers
from inhalation or harmful atmospheres are not included in this part.
(7) “Isolated” means that all energized conductors or the exposed energized parts of
equipment are isolated from the work area by an insulated barrier. Conductors may be
isolated by moving them out of reaching distance by use of hot line tools.