Section R. 408.41733 - Battery room; safety equipment; charging batteryRule 1733.
(1) When a battery room is used in conjunction with construction operations it shall meet all of the following requirements: (a) Be equipped with an exhaust system arranged to remove fumes and gases from any ignition source.(b) Have floor and racks protected from battery acid.(c) Have a means of flushing the eyes and body of an employee provided within 25 feet of a battery room.(d) Have facilities provided for flushing and neutralizing spilled electrolyte.(e) Have fire protection as required by Part 18. Fire Protection and Prevention, being R 408.41801 et seq. of the Michigan Administrative Code.(f) Provide protection of charging apparatus from damage by trucks.(g) Be located in an area designated for that purpose.(2) An employer shall provide, and require the use of, face and eye protection and rubber gloves and aprons by an employee handling acids and batteries as prescribed in construction safety standard, Part 6. Personal Protective Equipment, being R 408.40601 et seq. of the Michigan Administrative Code. (a) When charging a battery, the vent caps shall be kept in place and maintained operable.Mich. Admin. Code R. 408.41733