Published: December 2013
Variances Requested - Construction
Part number and rule number from which variance is requested
PART: 32 – Aerial Work Platforms R408.43216; Rule 3216 (3) & Rule 3216 (4)
Summary of employer's request for variance
To allow employer to firmly secure scaffold planks to the intermediate rail of the guardrail system of a self-propelled elevating work platform for use in areas only where the aerial lift cannot reach due to overhead obstructions
Name and address of employerLocation for which variance is requested
CONTI CORPORATION Consumers Energy, Karn Weadock Power Plant, Essexville
MOTOR CITY ELECTRIC COGM Warren Technical Center Campus Design Dome Renovation Project, Warren
NATIONAL MAINTENANCE GM Proving Grounds (Data Center Project), Milford
SERVICES, LLC
Part number and rule number from which variance is requested
Part 32 – Aerial Work Platforms: R408.43216; Rule 3216 (6) & Rule 3216 (7)
Summary of employer's request for variance
To allow employer to firmly secure scaffold planks to the intermediate rail of the guardrail system of a self-propelled elevating work platform for use in areas only where the aerial lift cannot reach due to overhead obstructions
Name and address of employerLocation for which variance is requested
CARRIER CONSTRUCTION Western Michigan University School of Medicine,
COMPANY, INCKalamazoo
CASADEI STEEL INCGM Data Center, Proving Grounds, Milford
PRO SERVICES INCWMU School of Medicine, Kalamazoo
Published: July 2013
Variances Requested – Construction
Part number and rule number from which variance is requested
Part I – General Rules: R408.40115, Rule 115 (4) & (5) and
Part II – Fixed and Portable Ladders: R408.41113, Rule 1113 (5) (6) (8) & (14), and R408.41115, Rule 1115 (8)
Summary of employer's request for variance
To allow employee to paint steel lattice and pole towers ranging from 120 KV to 345 KV in the International Transmission Company territory located in Michigan.
Name of employerLocation for which variance is requested
Morris Painting, Inc.Various Locations in the International Transmission Company Territory located in Michigan
Part number and rule number from which variance is requested
Part 12 – Scaffolds & Scaffold Platforms: R408.41213; Rule 1213 (1)
Summary of employer's request for variance
To allow employer to use a warning line system in addition to the designed guardrail of a SafeSpan scaffold under controlled conditions and according to certain stipulations.
Name of employerLocation for which variance is requested
Seaway Painting, LLCMackinac Bridge over the Straits of Mackinac, Mackinaw City
Part number and rule number from which variance is requested
Part 13 – Mobile Equipment: R1926.602; Rule 1926.1000
Summary of employer's request for variance
To allow employer to operate a CAT 304C and 303C without the Roll over Protection System (ROPS) in the lower level of the building, for the removal of concrete slabs, backfill and replacement of concrete provided certain stipulations are adhered to.
Name of employerLocation for which variance is requested
Eagle ExcavationU of M South Quad Hall Renovation Project, Ann Arbor
Hardman ConstructionU of M South Quad Hall Renovation Project, Ann Arbor
Part number and rule number from which variance is requested
Part 32 – Aerial Work Platforms: R408.43216; Rule 3216 (6) & Rule 3216 (7)
Summary of employer's request for variance
To allow employer to firmly secure scaffold planks to the intermediate rail of the guardrail system of a self-propelled elevating work platform for use in areas only where the aerial lift cannot reach, due to overhead obstructions provided certain stipulations are adhered to.
Name of employerLocation for which variance is requested
Barton Malow CompanyU of M Institute for Social Research Addition, Ann Arbor
Consumers Energy D.E. Karn, Essexville
Dee CramerGM Pontiac – Hydrogen, Pontiac
U of M South Quad, Ann Arbor
Consumers Energy De-Karn Plant, Essexville
Edwards Glass Co.U of M Institute for Social Research Addition, Ann Arbor
JM & Sons Plumbing Co.U of M GG Brown Engineering Lab, Ann Arbor
John E. Green CompanyU of M Institute for Social Research Addition, Ann Arbor
Michigan Automotive Compressor Inc., Parma
Limbach Company LLCWestern Michigan University School of Medicine, Kalamazoo
SCI/SteelconWMU Medical School, Kalamazoo
Superior ElectricGM Powertrain Facility, Pontiac
Turner BrooksPfizer Building, Kalamazoo
Western Mechanical Contr. Inc.Cobo Center Phase II Southside Renovations, Detroit
Part number and rule number from which variance is requested
Part 32 – Aerial Work Platforms: R408.43216, Rule 3216 (21)
Summary of employer's request for variance
To allow employer to operate an aerial work platform from the deck of a floating vessel provided certain stipulations are adhered to.
Name of employerLocation for which variance is requested
CA Hull/Hardman Construction JVUS 231 over the Grand River, Nunica, & Grand Haven
Hardman ConstructionJH Campbell Plant Intake/Discharge Channel, West Olive
US 131 over the St. Joseph River, Constantine
Milbocker & Sons, Inc.M-222, Allegan
Slagter ConstructionI-196 at Market St., Grand Rapids
Published: April 2013
Variances Requested– Construction
Part number and rule number from which variance is requested
Part 12 – Scaffolds & Scaffold Platforms: R408.41212; Rule 1221 (1) (c)
Summary of employer's request for variance
To allow employer to use stilts at a maximum height of 36 inches under controlled conditions, with stipulations.
Name of employerLocation for which variance is requested
ANM Construction CompanySt. Mary Mercy Momentum 2012, Livonia
Acoustic Ceiling & Partition Co.St. Joseph Mercy Oakland, Pontiac
Barton Malow Company St. Joseph Mercy Oakland Hospital – Campus Regeneration Project, Pontiac
Crittenton Hospital – Cornerstone South Tower Project,
Rochester Hills
Brinker Team InteriorsDetroit Receiving Hospital, Detroit
1 Woodward Blvd., Floors 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, & 9, Detroit
Quicken Loans, Troy
Part number and rule number from which variance is requested
Part 32 – Aerial Work Platforms: R408.43216; Rule 3216 (6) & Rule 3216 (7)
Summary of employer's request for variance
To allow employer to firmly secure scaffold planks to the intermediate rail of the guardrail system of a self-propelled elevating work platform for use in areas only where the aerial lift cannot reach, due to overhead obstructions provided certain stipulations are adhered to.
Name of employerLocation for which variance is requested
Barton Malow CompanySt. Joseph Mercy Oakland Hospital – Campus Regeneration Project, Pontiac
Crittenton Hospital – Cornerstone South Tower Project, Rochester Hills
De-Cal, Inc.COBO Arena, Detroit
Denn-Co Construction Inc.Detroit Medical Center Cardiovascular Institute Multispecialty Building, Detroit
Dobson IndustrialWarren Transmission GFE Project, Warren
FM Sylvan, Inc.GM – Powertrain Facility, Pontiac
Interstate Fire Protection Inc.General Motors Transmission, GFE Project, Warren
John E. Green CompanySparrow Hospital – Main Campus Tower, Lansing
Kruse Construction Inc.GM Warren Transmission, GFE Project, Warren
LaSalle General ContractorsGM Warren Transmission, GFE Project, Warren
National Maintenance ServicesGM Pontiac Powertrain, HQ (Fuel Cell Construction Site), Pontiac
Partlan-Labadie Sheet Metal Co.GM Warren Transmission, GFE Project, Warren
R. L. Bondy Insulation Inc.Crittenton Hospital Medical Center, Rochester Hills
URS CorporationDTE Monroe Power Plant FGD & SCR Projects, Monroe
Ventcon Inc.COBO Arena/Atrium, Detroit
Western Mechanical ContractorsSt. Joseph Mercy Oakland South Patient Tower & Regeneration, Pontiac
Part number and rule number from which variance is requested
Part 32 – Aerial Work Platforms: R408.43216, Rule 3216 (21)
Summary of employer's request for variance
To allow employer to operate an aerial work platform from the deck of a floating vessel provided certain stipulations are adhered to.
Name of employerLocation for which variance is requested
Davis ConstructionCleveland St. over Grand River, Ionia County