R 408.41201 Scope, adoption, and availability of standards.

Rule 1201. (1) These rules apply to scaffolds and scaffold platforms used in construction operations. The equipment may be commercially manufactured or job-built. (2) These rules do not apply to crane or derrick suspended personnel platforms as prescribed in Construction Safety and Health Standard Part 10. “Cranes and Derricks” and Construction Safety Standard Part 32. “Aerial Work Platforms.” (3) The following federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations are adopted by reference in these rules: (a) 29 CFR 1926.450 “Scope, application and definitions applicable to this subpart,” as amended August 9, 2010. (b) 29 CFR 1926.451 “General requirements,” as amended November 25, 1996, except 29 CFR 1926.451(c)(2) to (iii) is replaced with R 408.41210(2) in these rules. (c) 29 CFR 1926.452 “Additional requirements applicable to specific types of scaffolds,” as amended August 30, 1996. (d) 29 CFR 1926.454 “Training requirements,” as amended August 30, 1996. (e) 29 CFR part 1926, subpart L, appendix A “Scaffold Specifications,” as amended August 7, 2012. (f) 29 CFR part 1926, subpart L, appendix D “List of Training Topics for Scaffold Erectors and Dismantlers,” as amended August 30, 1996. (g) 29 CFR part 1926, subpart L, appendix E “Drawings and Illustrations,” as amended November 25, 1996. (4) A reference to 29 CFR 1926.21 means Construction Safety Standard Part 1. “General Rules.” (5) A reference to 29 CFR 1926.453 means Construction Safety Standard Part 32. “Aerial Work Platforms.” (6) A reference to 29 CFR 1926.502 means Construction Safety Standard Part 45. “Fall Protection.” (7) The adopted federal regulations have the same force and effect as a rule promulgated under the Michigan occupational safety and health act, 1974 PA 154, MCL 408.1001 to 408.1094. (8) The OSHA regulations adopted in these rules are available from the United States Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration website, www.osha.gov, at no charge, as of the time of adoption of these rules. (9) The American National Standards Institute Standard ANSI A10.8 “Scaffolding Safety Requirements,” 1977 edition, is adopted in these rules. This standard is available from Global Engineering Documents, 15 Inverness Way East, Englewood, Colorado, 80112, USA, telephone number: 1-800-854-7179 or via the internet at the company's website, http://global.ihs.com, at a cost as of the time of adoption of these rules of $25.00. (10) The standards adopted in these rules are available for inspection at the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, MIOSHA Regulatory Services Section, 530 West Allegan Street, P.O. Box 30643, Lansing, Michigan, 48909-8143. (11) The standards adopted in these rules may be obtained from the publisher or the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, MIOSHA Regulatory Services Section, 530 West Allegan Street, P.O. Box 30643, Lansing, Michigan, 48909-8143, at the cost charged in this rule, plus $20.00 for shipping and handling. (12) The following Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) standards are referenced in these rules. Up to 5 copies of these standards may be obtained at no charge from the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, MIOSHA Regulatory Services Section, 530 West Allegan Street, P.O. Box 30643, Lansing, Michigan, 48909-8143 or via the internet at the following website: www.michigan.gov/mioshastandards. For quantities greater then 5, the cost, as of the time of adoption of these rules, is 4 cents per page. (a) Construction Safety Standard Part 1. “General Rules,” R 408.40101 to R 408.40134. (b) Construction Safety and Health Standard Part 6. “Personal Protective Equipment,” R 408.40601 to R 408.40660. (c) Construction Safety and Health Standard Part 10. “Cranes and Derricks,” R 408.41001 to R 408.41099a. (d) Construction Safety Standard Part 11. “Fixed and Portable Ladders,” R 408.41101 to R 408.41140. (e) Construction Safety Standard Part 16. “Power Transmission and Distribution,” R 408.41601 to R 408.41658. (f) Construction Safety Standard Part 17. “Electrical Installations,” R 408.41701 to R 408.41734. (g) Construction Safety Standard Part 21. “Guarding of Walking and Working Areas,” R 408.42101 to R 408.42160. (h) Construction Safety and Health Standard Part 30. “Telecommunications for Construction,” R 408.43001 to R 408.43006. (i) Construction Safety Standard Part 32. “Aerial Work Platform,” R 408.43201 to R 408.43220. (j) Construction Safety Standard Part 45. “Fall Protection,” R 408.44501 to R 408.44502.