2012 Construction Variances Granted

Published: October 30, 2012 Variances Granted – 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 employer Location for which variance is requested Acoustic Ceiling & Partition, Inc. University of Michigan East Quad, Ann Arbor Barton Malow Company Chrysler GLBC, Detroit University of Michigan Crisler Arena Project, Ann Arbor Ritsema Associates Spectrum Health United Memorial Hospital, Greenville

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 employer Location for which variance is requested Barton Malow Company DTE GO – 9th Floor Auditorium Restoration Project, Detroit University of Michigan Crisler Arena Project, Ann Arbor Dee Cramer, Inc. Crittenton Hospital Medical Center, Rochester Hills John E. Green Company Crittenton Hospital, Rochester Hills Moote Electrical, Inc. Crittenton Hospital Cornerstone Tower Addition, Rochester Shaw Electric Company University of Michigan Chrysler Arena Expansion, Ann Arbor Published: July 27, 2012 Variances Granted– Construction Part number and rule number from which variance is requested Part 10 – Lifting & Digging Equipment: Rule 1015a (2) (d)(f)(g)(h)(i), 1015a (3), 1015a (4); 1018a (1)(2)(21); 1019a (1); and 1021a (4) Summary of employer's request for variance To allow the use of a suspended work platform to hoist or suspend personnel or to provide access to elevate work areas in a manner that exposed employees to the least hazard practicable. All requirements of Construction Safety Standard, Part 10. Lifting and Digging Equipment except Rule 1015a (2) (d)(f)(g)(h)(i), 1015a (3), 1015a (4); 1018a (1)(2)(21); 1019a (1); and 1021a (4) Name of employer Location for which variance is requested Pullman Power LLC St. Clair Power Plant, East China Twp.

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. The SafeSpan guardrail does not meet the requirements of Part 12. Name of employer Location for which variance is requested Seaway Painting, LLC Ambassador Bridge over the Detroit River, Detroit

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 employer Location for which variance is requested Acoustic Ceiling & Partition, Inc. Chelsea Community Hospital Addition, Chelsea Sterling Contracting, Inc. Broderick Tower, Detroit

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 employer Location for which variance is requested Dee Cramer, Inc. Lincoln High School Performing Arts, Ypsilanti

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 employer Location for which variance is requested Davis Construction Lansing Board of Water and Light, Lansing, MI Milbocker & Sons, Inc. M-223 over the Raisin River, Lenawee County

Published: April 27, 2012 Variances Granted

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 employer Location for which variance is requested Acoustic Ceiling & Partition Co. Oakland University Campus, Rochester Barton Malow Co. BLUnite Project, Detroit Children’s Specialty Ctr., Detroit Medical Ctr., Detroit St. Mary Mercy Hospital, Southwest Addition, Livonia Brinker Team Interiors Finney Crockett High School, Detroit First National Building, Detroit Jasman Construction Inc. Greenleaf Trust Building, Birmingham Ritsema Associates Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo Turner Brooks Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo

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 employer Location for which variance is requested Conti DMC Pediatric Specialty, Sterling Heights John E. Green Company Chelsea Hospital Project, Chelsea Published: February 3, 2012 Construction Variances Granted 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 employer Location for which variance is requested Brinker Team Interiors Children’s Specialty Center, Detroit Medical Center, Detroit

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. The platform shall only be used to install Metal Studs, Drywall and finish drywall, provided certain stipulations are adhered to. Name of employer Location for which variance is requested Brinker Team Interiors Children’s Pediatric Specialty Center, Detroit Medical Center, 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 employer Location for which variance is requested C. A. Hull Co., Inc. I-94/I-96, Port Huron Milbocker & Sons, Inc. M-222, Allegan Dixie Highway at Cass River, Saginaw County