R 408.14561
R 408.14561 Magnesium generally.
Cite as Mich. Admin. Code R 408.14561
Rule 4561. (1) Accumulations of magnesium dust on floors, ledges, and beams
shall be avoided.
(2) Magnesium chips, shavings, and flash shall be cleaned up and disposed of
daily or when they constitute a fire hazard. Storage of chips and shavings shall be in
covered metal drums.
(3) Smoking, flames, and sparks shall not be allowed where magnesium dust,
chips, or shavings are present.
(4) Powdered graphite or dry powdered extinguishing agents made specially
for magnesium fires shall be used to extinguish a magnesium fire and be available in the
work area. Water or other extinguishing agents shall not be provided or used.