Section R. 408.15313 - Personal protective equipmentRule 5313.
(1) Eye protection shall be provided and used, as prescribed in general industry safety standard, Part 33. Personal Protective Equipment, being R 408.13301 to R 408.13369 of the Michigan Administrative Code, by an employee working on any operation covered by this part.(2) Head protection shall be provided and used, as prescribed in general industry safety standard, Part 33. Personal Protective Equipment, being R 408.13301 et seq. of the Michigan Administrative Code, by an employee working on any operation covered by this part.(3) A safety belt, safety strap, tree trimming saddle belt, or rope saddle shall be provided to and used by an employee when working aloft in a tree, as prescribed in general industry safety standard, Part 33. Personal Protective Equipment, being R 408.13301 et seq. of the Michigan Administrative Code. A safety strap shall be worn and attached when aloft in the bucket of an aerial device. A saddle or safety belt made unsafe by damage, defect, or alteration shall not be used.
(4) The hardware for such a belt shall be forged steel or metal of equivalent strength. The snap shall be of the self-closing type and the support ring so designed as to prevent accidental disengagement.(5) A climbing rope shall be not less than 1/2 inch (12.7 mm), 3 or 4 strand first grade manila with a nominal breaking strength of 2650 pounds (1202 kg, approx.) or its equivalent in strength and durability. A climbing rope shall not be used to lower tree parts or handle equipment. A climbing rope shall be inspected for defects before each day's use.(6) When an employee is exposed to vehicular traffic, an orange colored jacket or vest shall be provided by the employer to an employee, at no expense to the employee, and used by the employee. At nighttime the vest or jacket shall be reflectorized.(7) Protective clothing and an approved respiratory device shall be provided by the employer to an employee, at no expense to the employee, and used by the employee during tree spraying where necessary to prevent absorption and inhalation of toxic substances which exceed the maximum allowable limits set by the department of public health.Mich. Admin. Code R. 408.15313