Section R. 408.16372 - DryerRule 6372.
(1) A barrier guard or a guardrail system as prescribed in General Industry Safety and Health Standard Part 2 "Walking-Working Surfaces," as referenced in R 408.16302, shall be installed in front of the first dryer of each section of a paper machine, if the area is accessible to an employee.(2) In starting a dryer section, steam to heat the drums shall be introduced slowly while the drums are turning.(3) A broken carrier rope shall not be removed from a dryer while the section is running at operating speed.(4) The end of a "yankee" type dryer exposed to contact shall be guarded by a barrier to prevent entry to the turning drum.Mich. Admin. Code R. 408.16372
1979 AC; 2014 AACS; 2018 MR 7, Eff. 4/18/2018