R 408.15222 Walking-working surfaces.

Rule 5222. (1) An aisle or floor work area shall be kept free of protruding objects, holes, and loose boards. (2) A floor at the operator's station of a machine shall be maintained free of any slip or trip hazard. (3) A floor shall be capable of sustaining the imposed load. (4) An aisle, passageway, roadway, or dock shall be of such width as to provide for the safe passage of employees or vehicles, or both. A dock where powered industrial trucks are used shall be provided with a guard or bumper along its perimeter, except at loading or unloading points, to prevent overrun. (5) A swinging door shall be provided with a window in each section. The window shall be of clear safety glass or equivalent material or protected against breakage. (6) Where a doorway opens upon a railroad track or upon a tramway or dock over which vehicles travel, a barrier or other warning device shall be placed to prevent employees from stepping into moving traffic. (7) Where elevated platforms are used routinely on a daily basis, the elevated platforms shall be equipped with stairways or fixed ladders that comply with General Industry Safety and Health Standard Part 2 “Walking-Working Surfaces,” as referenced in R 408.15209. (8) Stairways shall be constructed in accordance with General Industry Safety and Health Standard Part 2 “Walking-Working Surfaces,” as referenced in R 408.15209. (9) In dry kilns and facilities, a fixed ladder complying with the requirements General Industry Safety and Health Standard Part 2 “Walking-Working Surfaces,” as referenced in R 408.15209, or other adequate means, shall be provided to permit access to the roof. Where controls and machinery are mounted on the roof, a permanent stairway with standard handrail shall be installed in accordance with General Industry Safety and Health Standard Part 2 “Walking-Working Surfaces”.