Mich. Admin. Code R. 408.14561 - Magnesium generally
Rule 4561.
(1)
Accumulations of magnesium dust on floors, ledges, and beams shall be
avoided.
(2) Magnesium chips,
shavings, and flash shall be cleaned up and disposed of daily or when they
constitute a fire hazard. Storage of chips and shavings shall be in covered
metal drums.
(3) Smoking, flames,
and sparks shall not be allowed where magnesium dust, chips, or shavings are
present.
(4) Powdered graphite or
dry powdered extinguishing agents made specially for magnesium fires shall be
used to extinguish a magnesium fire and be available in the work area. Water or
other extinguishing agents shall not be provided or used.
Notes
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