Current through Vol. 24-21, December 1, 2024
Section R. 408.18141 - Oven loaders and unloadersRule 8141.
(1) A hand-fed overhand bar oven loader shall be equipped with 2-hand controls wired to operate concurrently with the buttons guarded by covers, rings or by location to prevent bridging, or the oven loader shall be hung in a manner that allows the overhand bar itself to be raised to stop the loader drive. The overhand bar shall be made of aluminum or other equivalent light weight material. Pressure shall be maintained on the controls until the pinch point has passed.(2) Exposed levers, controls, adjustment knobs and handles shall be recessed, flush or guarded to avoid catching of clothing.(3) A portable oven loader and unloader shall have a locking or clamping device to prevent movement during operation.(4) The oven loader and unloader drive shall have overload, instant trip delay, clutch or equivalent means to stop equipment in case of a jam.Mich. Admin. Code R. 408.18141