R 408.16242
R 408.16242 Hopper filling methods.
Cite as Mich. Admin. Code R 408.16242
Rule 6242. The method used to fill a hopper more than 5 feet above a floor or
platform of a plasticizer shall be 1 of the following:
(a) A barrel dumper that is used with a hoist.
(b) A barrel dumper or an enclosed platform on a powered industrial truck.
(c) A portable stair that has handrails and wheel locks.
(d) A platform that is located not more than 5 feet below the hopper opening.
(e) An automatic feed system.
(f) Another method that does not expose the employee to a hazard.