Mich. Admin. Code R. 408.42518

Current through Vol. 24-21, December 1, 2024

Section R. 408.42518 - Reinforcing steel

Rule 2518.

(1) A route designated as a means of access or egress across reinforcing steel for general traffic shall be provided with a walkway.

(2) All protruding reinforcing steel, onto and into which employees could fall, shall be guarded to eliminate the hazard of impalement.

(3) Reinforcing steel or walls, piers, columns, and other similar vertical structures shall be guyed, braced, or otherwise supported to prevent collapse.

(4) Reinforcing steel shall not be used as a scaffolding hook or stirrup or as a load-bearing member in a lifting device.

(5) Reinforcing steel shall not be welded and used as a load-bearing member.

(6) Roll wire mesh shall be secured at each end to prevent dangerous recoiling action.

Mich. Admin. Code R. 408.42518

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