DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING
AND REGULATORY AFFAIRSLABOR AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY
DIRECTOR’S OFFICE
GENERAL INDUSTRY SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD
Filed with the secretary of state on
These rules take effect immediately upon filing with the secretary of state unless adopted under section 33, 44, or 45a(9) of the administrative procedures act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.233, 24.244, or 24.245a. Rules adopted under these sections become effective 7 days after filing with the secretary of state.
(By authority conferred on the director of
the Michigan
department
of licensing and regulatory affairslabor and economic opportunity by sections 14r, 16, and 21 of the
Michigan occupational safety and health act, 1974 PA 154, MCL 408.1014r, 408.1016, and 408.1021, and
Executive Reorganization Order Nos. 1996‑2, 2003‑1, 2008‑4, and
2011‑4, and
2019-3, MCL
445.2001, 445.2011, 445.2025, and 445.2030, and 125.1998)
R 408.17401, R 408.17402, R 408.17403, R 408.17404, R 408.17405, R 408.17411, R 408.17415, R 408.17421, R 408.17422, R 408.17423, R 408.17424, R 408.17426, R 408.17431, R 408.17432, R 408.17433, R 408.17436, R 408.17440, R 408.17443, R 408.17451, R 408.17461, and R 408.17463 of the Michigan Administrative Code are amended, R 408.17430 and R 408.17464 are added, and R 408.17434, R 408.17435, and R 408.17437 are rescinded, as follows:
PART 74.FIRE FIGHTINGFIREFIGHTING
R 408.17401 Scope.
Rule 7401. This part prescribes rules for training; for the construction, care, and use of equipment; and for the safeguards to be furnished and maintained as it relates to municipalfire service personnelfirefighters and equipment. The occupation can be full-time or part-time; for pay or volunteer status.
R 408.17402 Applicability.
Rule 7402. A person who is functioning as a municipalfire fighterfirefighter and who is exposed to the hazards of an emergency operation shall comply with this part.
R 408.17403. Definitions; A to M.
Rule 7403. (1) “Approved
label” means a label or other identifying mark of a nationally recognized testing
laboratory, such as underwriters laboratory, inc.Underwriters
Laboratory, Inc.,
or factory mutual research corporationFactory Mutual Research Corporation, that maintains a
periodic inspection of production of labeled equipment or materials and by
whose labeling compliance with nationally recognized standards or tests to
determine suitable usage in a specified manner is indicated.
(2) “Aerial
apparatus” means a fire department vehicle which that is equipped with a
power operated extension ladder or elevating platform used for rescue,
ventilation, elevated master streams, and gaining access to upper levels and whichthat carries ground
ladders, tools, and other equipment.
(3) “Control” means the limitation of worker exposure to exhaust emissions to levels not exceeding applicable MIOSHA exposure limits.
(4) “Controlled process” means an arrangement of equipment to control exhaust emissions by means of any of the following:
(a) A point of source capture of exhaust emissions by a mechanical tailpipe exhaust ventilation system.
(b) A general mechanical exhaust ventilation system in a fire apparatus building bay or bays.
(c) A device that is permanently installed directly on the fire apparatus exhaust system.
(5) “Emergency operations”
means a fire or nonfire incident, including, but not limited to, rescues, extrications,
hazardous material release, and natural disasters, where fire department
response can be anticipated and which subject fire personnelfirefighters to personal
injury or hazards. Vegetative cover fires are not included in this definition.
(6) “Exhaust emissions” means exhaust by-products of combustion, from internal combustion engines, capable of causing occupational illness or disease to a person.
(7) “Fire
apparatus” means mobile fire fightingfirefighting equipment such
asincluding, but not limited
to, a pumper/engine, aerial apparatus, a tanker/tender, or any other similar
equipment that has fire suppression or rescue as its primary use. A vehicle not
designed, equipped, or utilized for emergency operations is not fire apparatus.
(8) “Firefighter” means a member of an organized fire department who is responsible for, or is in a capacity that includes responsibility for, the extinguishment of fires, the directing of the extinguishment of fires, the directing or management of emergency response activities, fire safety prevention inspection, plans examination, fire investigation, hazardous materials response, technical rescue response, airport rescue response, airport rescue firefighting, fire service instruction, and the enforcement of the general fire laws of this state and the community where he or she serves.
(8)(9) “Fire station”
means a structure in which fire service equipment is housed and employees may be
quartered.
(9) “Fire
service personnel” means all employees who are engaged in fire suppression,
fire inspection, or fire investigation or who are subjected to the hazards of emergency
operations.
(10) “Foam containing PFAS” means firefighting foam containing intentionally added perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance.
(10) “Head
protection” means a fire fighter’s helmet and hood.
(11) “Ladder pipe” means a large capacity water delivery device attached to an aerial ladder.
(12) “Municipal” means any public entity.
R 408.17404. Definitions; O to V.
Rule 7404. (1) “Operator’s control station” means a work station where the operator of an apparatus, such as an aerial ladder or pumper, is stationed.
(2) “Personal
alert safety systems”
or
(“PASS)” means a device
that is certified as being in compliance complying with these rules,
that senses movement or lack of movement, and that automatically activates an
audible alarm signal, (which can
also be manually activated to alert and to assist others in locating a fire
fighterfirefighter or emergency services
person who is in danger).
(3) “PFAS” means a perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance.
(3)(4) “Platform
control station” means a work station where the rider of an elevating platform
is stationed.
(4) “Positive-pressure
breathing apparatus” means a self-contained breathing apparatus in which the
pressure in the breathing zone is positive in relation to the immediate
environment during inhalation and exhalation.
(5) “Physician or other licensed health care professional” or “PLHCP” means an individual whose legally permitted scope of practice based on their license, registration, or certification, allows him or her to independently provide, or be delegated the responsibility to provide, some or all of the health care services.
(5)(6) “Primary control
station” means a work station where the operator of apparatus that has an
aerial ladder or platform is stationed.
(6)(7) “Protective ensemble”
means multiple elements of clothing and equipment designed to provide a degree
of protection for fire service personnelfirefighters from adverse
exposures to the inherent risks of structural fire fightingfirefighting operations and
other emergency operations.
(8) “Qualified” means a person who, by possession of a recognized degree, certificate, or professional standing, or who by extensive knowledge, training, and experience has successfully demonstrated the ability to solve or resolve problems relating to the subject matter, the work, or the project.
(7) “Roof
ladder” means a ladder equipped with folding hooks. The hooks provide a means
of anchoring the ladder to the roof ridge or other roof part.
(8) “Stay poles”
also called tormenters, mean poles attached to the rails of the long extension
ladders to aid in the raising and supporting of the ladder.
(9)(9) “Structural fire
fightingfirefighting” means activities
of rescue, fire suppression, and property conservation in buildings, enclosed
structures, aircraft, vehicles, vessels, or like properties that are involved in
a fire or emergency situation.
(10)(10) “Training” means
the process of making fire service personnelfirefighters proficient through
instruction or hands-on practice, or both, in the operation and care of
equipment that is expected to be used and in the performance of assigned
duties.
(11) “Volunteer”
means a person who is permitted to work as, and who is trained as, a member of
an organized fire department.
R 408.17405 Adopted and referenced standards.
Rule 7405. (1) The
following National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards are
adopted by reference in these rules and are available from the National Fire
Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, P.O. Box 9101, Quincy, Massachusetts,
02269‑910102169-7471, or via the internet at the following
website: www.nfpa.org,
at a cost as of the time of adoption of these amendments, as stated in these
rules.
(a) NFPA
1901:
“Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus,”
2009 edition. Cost: $50.50 $96.60.
(b) NFPA
1983: “Fire Service Life Safety Rope and System ComponentsStandard on Life Safety Rope
and Equipment for Emergency Services,” 19952001 edition. Cost: $27.00
$68.50.
(c) NFPA
1971: “Protective Ensemble for Structural Fire FightingStandard on Protective
Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting,” 2007 edition.
Cost: $48.50 $79.50.
(d) NFPA 1971: “Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting,” 2013 edition. Cost: $74.00.
(e) NFPA 1981: “Standard on Open-Circuit Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) for Emergency Services,” 1997 edition. Cost: $68.50.
(d)(f) NFPA 1981: “Open
Circuit Self‑contained Breathing Apparatus for Fire FighterStandard on Open-Circuit
Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) for Emergency Services,” 19972007 edition. Cost: $43.00
$63.50.
(g) NFPA 1982: “Standard on Personal Alert Safety Systems (PASS),” 1998 edition. Cost: $68.50.
(e)(h) NFPA 1982: “Standard on Personal Alert
Safety Systems (PASS) for Fire
Fighters,” 19982007 edition. Cost: $39.00 $68.50.
(i) NFPA 1403: “Standard on Live Fire Training Evolutions,” 2018 edition. Cost: $57.00.
(j) NFPA 1931: “Standard for Manufacturer’s Design of Fire Department Ground Ladders,” 1994 edition. Cost: $31.00.
(k) NFPA 1932: “Standard on Use, Maintenance, and Service Testing of In-Service Fire Department Ground Ladders,” 2015 edition. Cost: $49.50.
(2) The
standards adopted in these rules are available for inspection at the Department
of Licensing and Regulatory AffairsLabor and Economic Opportunity, MIOSHA Regulatory
ServicesStandards
and FOIA
Section, 530 West Allegan Street, P.O. Box 30643, Lansing, Michigan, 48909‑8143.
(3) Copies of
the standards adopted in these rules may be obtained from the publisher or may
be obtained from the Michigan
Department
of Licensing and Regulatory AffairsLabor and Economic Opportunity, MIOSHA Regulatory
ServicesStandards
and FOIA
Section, 530 West Allegan Street, P.O. Box 30643, Lansing, Michigan, 48909‑8143,
at the cost charged in these rules plus $20.00 for shipping and handling.
(4) The following
Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) standards are
referenced in these rules. Up to 5 copies of these standards may be
obtained at no charge from the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory
AffairsLabor
and Economic Opportunity, MIOSHA Regulatory ServicesStandards and FOIA Section, 530 West
Allegan Street, P.O. Box 30643, Lansing, Michigan, 48909‑8143 or via the
internet at the following website: www.michigan.gov/mioshastandards.
For quantities greater than 5, the cost, as of the time of adoption of these
rules, is 4 cents per page.
(a) General
Industry Safety and Health Standard Part 2. “Walking‑Working Surfaces,” R
408.10201 to R 408.10241.
(b) General
Industry Safety and Health Standard Part 33. “Personal Protective Equipment,” R
408.13301 to R 408.13398.
(c) General
Industry Safety Standard Part 72. “Automotive Service Operations,” R 408.17201
to R 408.17253.
(d) General
Industry Safety and Health Standard Part 380 “Occupational Noise Exposure in
General Industry,” R 325.60101 to R 325.60128.
(e) Occupational
Health Standard Part 451. “Respiratory Protection,” R 325.60051 to R 325.60052.
(f) Occupational
Health Standard Part 472. “Medical Services and First Aid,” R 325.47201.
R 408.17411.
Duties of employer.
Rule 7411. (1) An employer shall comply with all of the following requirements:
(a) Provide
initial and continuing training to an employee commensurate with and specific
to the duties and functions that the employee is expected to perform. The
training shall be provided before the employee is permitted to perform emergency
operations.
(b)(a) Assure Ensure that prospective fire
service personnelfirefighters
receive a pre-employment physical conducted by a PLHCP to ensure they are physically
fit and have the ability to perform assigned emergency operations.
(c)(b) Assure Ensure that job-required
equipment and tools are maintained free of recognized defects that could cause
an injury.
(d)(c) Develop a basicwritten procedure that
covers the treatment and transport of injured employees from the emergency
scene to a medical facility.
(e) Provide in
the workplace first aid supplies/kits appropriate for the hazard history, to minimally
comply with the requirements of the Occupational Health Standard Part 472
“Medical Services and First Aid,” as referenced in R 408.17405.
(f)(d) Comply with the
requirements of this part, review with, and make available a copy of this part
for employees.
(2) An employer shall prepare and maintain a statement or
written policy which that establishes its basic organizational
structure. and which
establishes the type, amount, frequency of training to be provided to fire service
personnel and maintain training records. The organizational statementstructure and training records
shallmust be available for
inspection by the director of the department of licensing and regulatory
affairslabor
and economic opportunity or his or her authorized representative and by an
employee or his or her authorized representative.
R 408.17415.
Fire station safety.
Rule 7415. (1) The
area within 3 feet of the slide pole on all sides shallmust be maintained free
of any obstruction. A floor-to-ceiling wall shall not be construed to be an
obstruction.
(2) A cushioned
mat, not less than 3 feet in diameter, shallmust be located around
the base of the slide pole at all times.
(3) A dormitory
and any means of egress from the dormitory, apparatus bay, and aisleways shallmust be equipped with
an emergency lighting system which shallmust be automatically
activated in case of power failure. The system may be operated by battery or
generator.
(4) Switches and
electrical equipment located in the shower or other areas subject to hazards
created by moisture shallmust be approved for the location or
removed to a nonhazardous area.
(5) All
sleeping quarters shallmust be equipped with an operational smoke
detection device and an operational carbon monoxide detection device.
(6) Effective January
1, 2025, Allall new construction
or significantly remodeled facilities (50% or more area) that house fire
apparatus shallmust install a
controlled process exhaust ventilation system that will effectively control exhaust
emissions created by the fire apparatus. and will assure that employee
exposures to the exhaust emissions do not exceed applicable MIOSHA exposure
limits. If a general mechanical exhaust ventilation system is utilized, then
a mechanical air supply system shallmust be provided if
its absence will result in building negative pressures sufficient to cause back
drafting of vents from fuel-fired equipment.
(7) All equipment
used for the control of exhaust emissions from fire apparatus shallmust be used, inspected,
and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.
CONSTRUCTION AND
USE OF EQUIPMENT
R 408.17421.
Fire apparatus generally.
Rule 7421. (1) Fire
apparatus shallmust be able to stop
within 30 feet after application of the brakes at 20 miles per hour.
(2) Fire apparatus
shallmust be equipped with all
of the following items:
(a) Windshield wipers.
(b) Head, tail, stop, and backup lights and a backup alarm.
(c) Horn and siren.
(d) Slip-resistant steps, tailboard, and work platforms.
(e) Seat belts
for all seated employees. Seat belts shall be used while the apparatus is in motion.
(f) If an
employee is allowed by the employer to ride the apparatus in an unseated position
while the apparatus is in motion, then the employer shall provide for, and enforce
the use of, a safety harness.
(3) Any employee riding on or in a fire apparatus shall be safely secured by a seat belt or safety harness any time the apparatus is in motion. No employee may stand or ride on the tail steps, sidesteps, running boards, or other exposed part of a fire apparatus while the apparatus is in motion, except for hose loading operations as provided in this section. Hose loading operations may be performed on moving fire apparatus only when all of the following conditions are met:
(a) Hose loading operations must be specified in a written procedure that includes the conditions set forth in this paragraph. All employees involved in the hose loading operation must be trained in these procedures.
(b) There must be an employee, other than those employees loading hose, assigned as a safety observer. The safety observer shall have an unobstructed view of the hose loading operation and be in visual and voice contact with the fire apparatus driver.
(c) All vehicular traffic must be excluded from the area or be under the direction of a qualified traffic control persons.
(d) The fire apparatus must be driven at a speed of 5 mph or less.
(e) No employee may stand on the tail step, sidesteps, running boards, or any other location on the fire apparatus while the apparatus is in motion unless otherwise allowed by the manufacturer’s specifications.
(f) Employees using a travel restraint system or appropriate fall protection may be in the hose bed, but no employee may stand while the fire apparatus is in motion.
(g) Before each hose loading operation, the situation must be evaluated to ensure compliance with the written procedure. If the written procedure cannot be followed, or if there is any question as to the safety of the operation for the specific situation, the hose may not be loaded on a moving fire apparatus.
(3)(4) NewAll fire apparatus that
is manufactured and purchased after April 17, 2013, the effective
date of these rules shallmust comply with meet or exceed the requirements
of the NFPA 1901: standard for “Standard for Automotive Fire
Apparatus,” 2009 edition, as adopted in R 408.17405.
(4)(5) Except on instructions
of a designated signalperson, an operator of the fire apparatus
shall not move the equipmentapparatus when his or her
vision is obstructed.
(5)(6) A minimum distance
of 10 feet from unprotected energized equipment or high-voltage transmission
lines, as distinguished from low voltage secondary lines and series streetlight
construction, shallmust be maintained when using fire apparatus.
The training of fire service personnelfirefighters shallmust include
development of the ability to recognize and identify primary, high-voltage transmission
lines and series street lighting construction.
R 408.17422.
Fire apparatus tires and rims.
Rule 7422. (1) A
thorough visual inspection of the tread and sidewall areas of fire apparatus
tires for cuts, cracks, splits, or bruises, including a tread depth measurement,
shallmust be made at least
annually. A record of this inspection shallmust be maintained for
a minimum of 10 years.
(2) A tire shallmust be replaced if 1
of the following occurs:
(a) The average tread depth is worn to 5/32 of an inch or less.
(b) The tread depth
at any 1 location is 2/32 of an inch, or less.
(c) A cut or crack exposes the cord fabric.
(3) A replacement
tire shallmust meet or exceed
the standards of the original tire furnished with the apparatus.
(4) Fire apparatus
tires and rims shallmust be inspected inside at least once every 10
years.
(5) All breakdown
of fire apparatus tires shall comply with General Industry Safety Standard Part
72 “Automotive Service Operations,” as referenced in R 408.17405.
R 408.17423.
Fire apparatus with elevating platforms.
Rule 7423. (1) When
an aerial apparatus platform is elevated, parking brakes shallmust be set and stabilizing
jacks or outriggers and safety locks shallmust be used. When
needed, ground plates shallmust be used under the jack or
outriggers.
(2) An instructional
information plate, which is clearly visible to the operator, shallmust be located at the
operator’s control station. If the aerial is equipped with a platform, then a
plate shallmust also be located at
the platform control station. The plate shallmust contain all of the
following information:
(a) Rated capacity of the aerial tip or platform.
(b) Operating controls identified for motion.
(c) Cautions or restrictions of operation.
(3) An operator shall comply with all of the following provisions:
(a) Remain at the primary control station when the aerial ladder or platform is occupied.
(b) Not move the apparatus unless the ladder or platform is in the bed of the apparatus.
(c) Maintain clearances
as required in R 408.17421(5)(6).
R 408.17424.
Aerial apparatus.
Rule 7424. (1) An
aerial apparatus that is equipped with a ladder shallmust not have the
ladder extended or retracted when an employee is positioned on the ladder unless otherwise
allowed by the manufacturer’s specifications.
(2) While working
fromin
a fixed position
from an aerial apparatus ladder, an employee
shall be secured with a safetyladder belt system as referenced inthat meets or exceeds
the requirements of
NFPA 1983: standard on “Fire Service Life Safety Rope and System ComponentsStandard on Life Safety Rope and
Equipment for Emergency Services,” 19952001 edition, as adopted
in R 408.17405.
(3) The tip of
the aerial ladder shallmust not be forcefully extended against
a solid object or used to support the ladder.
(4) The steps
and rungs of an aerial apparatus shallmust have a
slip-resistant surface.
(5) Jacks, outriggers,
and safety locks shallmust be used as required in
R 408.17423(1).
(6) The rated
capacity for an aerial apparatus shallmust not be exceeded.
(7) The operator of an aerial ladder shall comply with all of the following provisions:
(a) Remain at the primary control station when the ladder is occupied.
(b) Communicate to the occupant of the ladder prior to movement.
(c) Not move the apparatus unless the ladder is in the bed.
(8)The operator of
an aerial ladder shall maintain clearances as required in R 408.17421(5)(6).
(9) The controls
for the operation of an aerial apparatus shallmust be of a type that
returns to a neutral position when released.
(10) Tools or
equipment shall not be mounted or installed on the turntable must be installed
or approved by
the
manufacturer.
(11) A 2-way
voice communication system shallmust be provided between the employee
on the raised portion of the equipment and the operator control station.
(12) Detachable ladder
pipes shallmust be operated in
the direction the ladder is facing.
(13) Ladder
pipes shallmust be secured to the
ladder so that the pipe cannot be accidentally dislodged while in operation.
(14) An employer shall follow the manufacturer’s instructions and recommendations for the use, testing, and maintenance of aerial apparatus.
R 408.17426 Portable ladders.
Rule 7426. (1)
Except as otherwise required by these rules, a portable ladder must be
constructed, used, and maintained in compliance with General Industry Safety
and Health Standard Part 2. “Walking‑Working Surfaces,” as referenced in R 408.17405.
(1) Effective January 1, 2025, portable ground ladders used in structural firefighting or training for these operations must meet or exceed the requirements of both of the following:
(a) NFPA 1931: “Standard for Manufacturer’s Design of Fire Department Ground Ladders,” 1994 edition.
(b) NFPA 1932: “Standard on Use, Maintenance, and Service Testing of In-service Fire Department Ground Ladders,” 2015 edition.
(2) The rung spacing
must be not less than 12 inches nor more than 16 inches.
(3) The
rungs of a metal ladder must have a slip‑resistant surface.
(4) A roof ladder
assembly shall be capable of supporting a direct load of not less than 500
pounds.
(5) Stay poles
or tormenters must be furnished on any wood ladder that extends more than 36
feet. The spikes on stay poles must not project beyond the end of the ladder
when nested. The locking pins on stay poles must be securely attached to the
ladders.
(6)(2) Portable ladders that
are mounted more than 4 feet in height and less than 7 feet in height on a fire
apparatus, and that have ends that extend beyond the ladder’s mounting surface or
compartment must be protected from contact.
R 408.17430 Proper use, handling, storage, and containment of firefighting foam
concentrate.
Rule 7430. (1) An employer must follow the specific, manufacturer provided safety data sheets (SDSs) for all firefighting foam concentrate that employees may be exposed to and follow best practices regarding the proper use, handling, and storage information.
(2) An employer must prevent intentionally added PFAS containing foam concentrate or foam solution from entering ground water, surface water, or storm drains, as soon as possible. Manual containment strategies used for spills involving a hazardous liquid should be employed. These include blocking storm drains to prevent the contaminated foam/water solution from entering the wastewater system or the environment. Defensive tactics such as damming, diking, and diverting should be employed to get the foam/water solution to an area suitable for containment until it can be removed in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations. Immediately after the end of a fire or other incident at which an organized fire department uses firefighting foam containing intentionally added PFAS, the fire chief shall report the incident to the Michigan Pollution Emergency Alert System.
(3) An employer must dispose of materials contaminated by foam containing PFAS pursuant to the natural resources and environmental protection act, 1994 PA 451, MCL 324.101 to 324.90106.
(4) An employer must ensure the decontamination of a firefighter’s body and equipment as follows:
(a) Post fire response contaminated personal protective equipment (PPE) must be decontaminated as soon as practical. A mild detergent, with a pH of not less than 6 and not greater than 10.5, must be used. The use of chlorine bleach, chlorinated solvents, or solvents is not permitted. Follow manufacturer’s recommended cleaning procedures.
(b) A firefighter’s exposed skin, including the neck, face, and hands, must be decontaminated, post fire response and whenever exposed to firefighting foam. Employees must wash exposed skin with a mild soap and rinse thoroughly with water.
(5) An employer must prohibit the use of firefighting foam concentrate containing intentionally added PFAS, by a firefighter, for training purposes.
(6) An employer must prohibit the use of firefighting foam concentrate containing intentionally added PFAS, by a firefighter, for equipment calibration purposes, (unless required by law or facility where the calibration takes place has implemented appropriate measures).
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
R 408.17431.
Personal protective equipment.
Rule 7431. (1) An
employer shall assureensure that all emergency service personnel use
personal protective equipment appropriate for the exposurehazards involved when performing
emergency operations.
(2) Personal
protective equipment shallmust be provided by the employer at no
cost to the employee and shall comply with the requirements of this
part.
(3) An employer
shall assureensure that personal
protective equipment protects the head, body, and extremities and consists of at
least all of the following components:
(a) Foot and leg protection.
(b) Hand protection.
(c) Body protection.
(d) Face, eye, and head protection.
(4) Personal
protective equipment that is required by these rules to comply with the requirements
of a nationally recognized standard shallmust either bear an approved
label of, or be certified in writing by, the manufacturer as being in compliance
with the applicable standard.
(5) Head protection
and eye protection shall be provided for, and used by, persons who ride in cabs
or tiller seats that are not enclosed.
(6)(5) Personal
protective equipment that is used by more than 1 employee shallmust be inspected and cleaned or
sanitized before reassignmentafter each use.
(7) Personal
protective equipment shall be inspected by the user after each use.
(8)(6) An employer shall
implement procedures for the inspecting and servicing of personal protective
equipment according
to manufacturer’s recommendations, particularly following fires or other
emergency usage. The procedures employed for such servicing, such as product
washing or other cleaning, shall comply with the manufacturer’s recommendations.
(9)(7) An employer shall
implement a procedure for determining whether personal protective equipment shallmust be repaired or
replaced. All repairs shallmust be made in compliance with the manufacturer’s
recommendations.
(10) Respiratory
equipment devices shall be inspected by the user after each use. Malfunctioning
or damaged components or units shall be repaired by the manufacturer or a person
who is certified by the manufacturer or shall be replaced.
R 408.17432.
Protective clothingensemble for emergency operationsstructural
firefighting.
Rule 7432. An
employer shall provide both protective coats and protective trousers, or a
protective coveralla protective ensemble, to all employees
who engage in or are exposed to fire hazards of emergency operationsstructural firefighting. The protective coat,
trouser, and coverallensemble shallmust meet the applicableor exceed the requirements of
NFPA 1971: standard on “Protective Ensemble for Structural Fire FightingStandard on Protective
Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting,” 2007 edition,
as adopted in R 408.17405. Effective January 1, 2025, the protective ensemble must
meet or exceed the requirements of NFPA 1971: “Standard on Protective Ensembles
for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting,” 2013 edition, as
adopted in R 408.17405.
R 408.17433.
Head, eEye, and face
protection
for emergency operations.
Rule 7433. (1)
An employer shall do all of the following:
(a) Provide
primary head, face, and eye protection appropriate for a given specific hazard
to all employees exposed, or potentially exposed, to the specific hazard. An
employer shall assess potential emergency operation scenes to determine what
hazards requiring head, face, and eye protection are present, or likely to be
present, and match the protective device to the particular hazard. An employer
shall have and implement written operational procedures specific to the type of
hazard to which an employee may be exposed.
(b) Maintain
head, face, and eye protection in a location of readiness for immediate response
to structural fires or other emergency operations.
(c) Ensure
that protective eye and face devices that comply with General Industry Safety
Standard Part 33 “Personal Protective Equipment,” as referenced in R 408.17405,
are used by emergency service personnel when performing operations where the
hazards of flying or falling materials that might cause eye and face injuries
are present.
(2) While
conducting emergency operations, and there is a potential exposure to eye
and face hazards, the
requirement of face and eye protection shallmust be met by 1 of the following:
(a) hHelmet face shield,
if equipped, and primary eye protection,.
(b) or bBreathing apparatus
face piece,.
(c) or pPrimary eye protection
and secondary means of face protection. An employer shall provide helmets to
all employees who engage in or are exposed to the hazards of structural fire
fighting. The helmets shall meet the requirements of NFPA 1971 “Protective
Ensemble for Structural Fire Fighting,” 2007 edition, as adopted in R 408.17405.
(3) An employer
shall provide protective hoods to all employees who engage in or are exposed to
fire hazards of emergency operations. The protective hoods shall meet the
applicable requirements of NFPA 1971 “Protective Ensemble for Structural Fire
Fighting,” 2007 edition, as adopted in R 408.17405.
R 408.17434. Foot
and leg protection.Rescinded.
Rule 7434. An
employer shall provide foot and leg protection to all employees who engage in
or are exposed to the hazards of emergency operations. The foot and leg protection
shall meet the applicable requirements of NFPA 1971 “Protective Ensemble for
Structural Fire Fighting,” 2007 edition, as adopted in R 408.17405.
R 408.17435.
Hand protection.Rescinded.
Rule 7435. An
employer shall provide hand protection to all employees who engage in or are
exposed to the hazards of emergency operations. The hand protection shall meet
the applicable requirements of NFPA 1971 “Protective Ensemble for Structural
Fire Fighting,” 2007 edition, as adopted in R 408.17405.
R 408.17436.
Respirator protection devices.
Rule 7436. (1)
An employer shall have a written respiratory protection program to address the
safe use of respirators in dangerous atmospheres that may be encountered in
emergency operations, that complies with Occupational Health Standard Part 451
“Respiratory Protection,” as referenced in R 408.17405.
(2) An employer
shall assure that self-contained breathing apparatus for use by fire service
personnel is of the positive pressure type. All self-contained breathing apparatus
currently
in use must meet or exceed the requirements of that is purchased
after the effective date of these rules shall comply
with NFPA 1981: “Open Circuit
Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus for Fire FightersStandard on Open-Circuit
Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) for Emergency Services,” 1997 edition, as adopted
in R 408.17405.
Effective January 1, 2025, all self-contained breathing apparatus currently in use
must meet or exceed the requirements of NFPA 1981: “Standard on Open Circuit Self-Contained
Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) for Emergency Services,” 2007 edition, as adopted in
R 408.17405.
(3) Subrule (2)
of this rule does not prohibit the use of a self-contained breathing apparatus
where the apparatus can be switched from a demand mode to a positive pressure
mode when an employee is performing emergency operations.
R 408.17437.
Hearing protection.Rescinded.
Rule 7437. An employer
shall comply with Occupational Health Standard Part 380 “Occupational Noise
Exposure,” as referenced in R 408.17405.
R 408.17440 Personal alert safety system (PASS).
Rule 7440. An
employer shall provide and enforce the use of a Personal Alert Safety System
(PASS) device to each employee utilizing a self-contained breathing
apparatus while engaged in structural fire fightingfirefighting operations. "PASS"
devices shall meet or
exceed
the requirements of NFPA 1982: "Standard on Personal Alert
Safety Systems (PASS) for
Fire Fighters," 1998 edition, as adopted in R 408.17405. Effective January
1, 2025, PASS devices must meet or exceed the requirements of NFPA 1982: "Standard
on Personal Alert Safety Systems (PASS)," 2007 edition, as adopted in R 408.17405.
TOOLS
R 408.17443 Air-moving equipment.
Rule 7443. Air-moving equipment exposed to hazardous levels of flammable gases, flammable vapors, orexplosive fumes,combustible dust, or vapors shallmust bepowered byanapproved as intrinsically safeexplosion proof motor and labeled as such.
OPERATIONS
R 408.17451.
Management of emergency operations.
Rule 7451. (1) Each
fire department shall establish and implement written procedures for emergency
operations. The written procedures shallmust include all of the
following:
(a) A requirement
that a nationally recognized incident management system providing
structure and coordination to the management of emergency operations be is implemented at
each emergency.
(b) A requirement
that a personnel accountability system be is implemented at each
emergency.
(c) A statement
that the procedures apply to all employees who are operating at the emergency.A
written assessment of the types of emergency operations the fire department is expected
to perform, for example, fire suppression, trench rescue, and rope rescue, and
the employees authorized to perform the identified operations.
(d) A requirement
for initial training and annual refresher training in emergency operations and
the incident management system.
(e) A requirement
that the procedures shall comply with the “two in/two out” rules as found in R
1910.134(g)(4), as adopted in Occupational Health Standard Part 451 “Respiratory
Protection,” as referenced in R 408.17405.
(2) A trainedqualified employee shall
function as the incident commander at each emergency.
INSPECTIONS
R
408.17461. Inspection of fire apparatus and equipment; record of repair
or
replacement; lifeline guns and explosive devices; apparatus and equipment involved in
accident; equipment testing.
Rule 7461. (1) All
of the following items of the fire apparatus, if so equipped, shallmust be inspected for
proper operation and for defects at least once a month:
(a) Windshield washers and wipers.
(b) Defroster and heater.
(c) Head, tail, stop, backup, and flasher lights.
(d) Backup alarm.
(e) Horn and siren.
(f) Slip-resistant steps and platforms.
(g) Tires, rims, and suspension system.
(h) Steering mechanism.
(i) Braking system.
(j) Operational controls.
Inspection records
shallmust be maintained for
a minimum period of 24 months for the apparatus.
(2) Records of
repair or replacement shallmust be maintained for the life of the
apparatus.
(3) Lifeline guns
and explosive devices shallmust be cleaned and made ready for
operation after each use.
(4) All portable
equipment carried on a fire apparatus shallmust be inspected for
operation and for defects at least monthly and within 24 hours after any use.
Inspection records shallmust be maintained for a minimum period
of 24 months for portable equipment.
(5) All equipment
carried on fire apparatus or designated for training shallmust be tested at
least annually in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions and applicable
standards.
(6) Fire
fightingFirefighting apparatus and
equipment found to be defective or in unserviceable condition shallmust be removed from
service or repaired or replaced.
R 408.17463.
General utility ropes, life safety ropes, harnesses, and hardwareauxiliary
equipment.
Rule 7463. (1) Life safety rope, harnesses,
and auxiliary equipment dedicated for the purpose of supporting people during emergency
operations or training for these operationsAll life safety
ropes, harnesses, and hardware used by employees shallmust be used and meet or exceed the requirements of NFPA 1983: “Fire Service Life
Safety Rope and System ComponentsStandard on Life Safety Rope and
Equipment for Emergency Services,” 19952001 edition, as
adopted in R 408.17405.
(2) General utility
ropes must comply with following conditions: During fall arrest
or repelling operations, an employee shall ensure that life safety harnesses are
used as specified in NFPA 1983 “Fire Service Life Safety Rope and System Components,”
1995 edition, as adopted in R 408.17405.
(a) A rope must be inspected after each use for all of the following:
(i) Externally for abrasions, cut or broken fibers, decay, burns, lack of strength, softness, variation in size or roundness of the strands, and for mildew or mold.
(ii) Natural fiber ropes must be inspected internally annually, by separating the strands at 3-foot intervals, for broken fibers, presence of grit, mildew or mold, color change of the fibers, or powdering and short, loose fibers.
(b) A rope that has any of the conditions described in subdivision (a) of this subrule must be replaced or repaired.
(c) Ropes must be stored in a dry location.
(3) Natural
fiber ropes shall be inspected visually after each use for all the following conditions:
(a) Externally
for abrasions, cut or broken fibers, decay, burns, lack of strength, softness,
variation in size or roundness of the strands, and for mildew or mold.
(b) Internally
annually, by separating the strands at 3-foot intervals, for broken fibers, presence
of grit, mildew or mold, color change of the fibers, or powdering and short, loose
fibers.
(4) A natural fiber
rope that has any of the conditions described in subrule (3)(a) and (b) of this
rule shall be replaced or repaired.
(5) Synthetic
rope shall be inspected visually after each use for all of the following conditions:
(a) Abrasions.
(b) Cut or
broken fibers.
(c) Burns.
(d) Melted
fibers.
(e) Variations
in the size or roundness of the strands.
(6) A synthetic
rope that has any of the conditions specified in subrule (5) of this rule shall
be replaced or returned to the manufacturer for repair.
R 408.17464 Training and education program.
(a) A written policy that establishes the type, amount, and frequency of training to be provided to firefighters. Training records must be maintained and be made available for inspection by the director of the department of labor and economic opportunity or his or her authorized representative and by an employee or his or her authorized representative.
(b) Assurance that the training and education provided under this section are based upon the fire department’s written policies or procedures.
(c) Assurance that the training and education required under this section are provided by a qualified person.
(d) Assurance that an employee receives initial and continuing training and education commensurate with and specific to the duties and functions that the employee is expected to perform. The training and education must be provided before the employee is permitted to perform emergency operations.
(f) Assurance that firefighters receive and maintain certification in first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and automated external defibrillator.
(2) All live fire training must meet or exceed the requirements of the NFPA 1403: “Standard on Live Fire Training Evolutions,” 2018 edition, as adopted in R 408.17405.
(3) An employer shall provide additional training in relevant topics to an employee under any of the following conditions:
(a) An employee has been involved in an accident or near miss incident.
(b) An employee has been observed operating in an unsafe manner.