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