Published: July 2015

Variances Requested - Construction

Part number and rule number from which variance is requestedRULE R408.40115, Rule 115 (4) & (5) and R408.41113, Rule 1113 (5) (6) (8) & (14), and R408.41140, Rule 1140

Summary of employer's request for variance To allow employee to paint steel lattice and pole tower ranging from 120 kV to 345 kV in the International Transmission Company territory located in Michigan. The work would commence immediately following the variance approvals and continue until the end of the 2015 painting season.

Name and address of employerLocation for which variance is requested

Morris Painting IncVarious locations in the International Transmission Co

Territory located in Michigan.

Published:July 2014

Variances Requested - Construction

Part number and rule number from which variance is requestedRULE R408.40115, Rule 115 (4) & (5) and R408.41113, Rule 1113 (5) (6) (8) & (14), and R408.41140, Rule 1140

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. The work would commence immediately following the variance approvals and continue until the end of the 2012 painting season.

Name and address of employerLocation for which variance is requested

Morris Painting IncVarious locations in the International Transmission Co

Territory located in Michigan.

Part number and rule number from which variance is requestedRule 1926.602 Part 13-Mobile Equipment

Summary of employer's request for varianceTo 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 the following stipulations are adhered to:

Name and address of employerLocation for which variance is requested

Eagle ExcavationU of M West Quad Hall, Ann Arbor

Hardman ConstructionU of M West Quad Hall, Ann Arbor

Part number and rule number from which variance is requested R408.41065a (1), R408.41065a (2) and R408.41072a (15), Part 10 - Lifing and Digging Equipment

Summary of employer's request for varianceTo allow the use of a temporary personnel hoist systems to transport workers, tools, and materials to and from elevated worksites in a personnel cage during chimney construction work provided employer comply with all the requirements set forth in the OSHA chimney-related permanent variance published in the Federal Register as Number 2013-23625 on October 2, 2013 and all the requirements of Construction Safety Standard, Part 10, Lifting and Digging Equipment except for Rules 1065a (1), 1065a (2) and 1072a (15) which are met as follows

Name and address of employerLocation for which variance is requested

International Chimney CorporationDTE Energy, Monroe Power Plant, 3500 East Front Street, Monroe, MI 48161

Published: April 2014

Variances Requested - Construction

Part number and rule number from which variance is requested

Part 32 – Aerial Work Platforms, R4084.3216 (3) & 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 to complete the installation and finishing of a metal stud and drywall partition provided the following stipulations are adhered to

Name and address of employerLocation for which variance is requested

Conti MechanicalGM Powertrain, Engineering Lab, Pontiac

Conti Fire ProtectionGM Powertrain, Engineering Lab, Pontiac

Motor City Electric CoGM Pontiac Powertrain Center, General Motors.

Pontiac Ceiling & Partition Co., LLCCobo Hall, Detroit

Rival Insulation LLCCobo Center Phase II, Southside Renovations,

Detroit

Superior Electric Great Lake Co., GM Proving Grounds, Milford

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

Published: October 30, 2012

Variances Requested – Construction

Part number and rule number from which variance is requested

Part 10 – Lifting & Digging Equipment: R408.41005a (2), Rule 1005a (2): Reference ANSI Standard B30.5 Mobile and Locomotive Cranes, 1994 Edition, Section 5-3.2.1.2b.

Summary of employer's request for variance

To allow employer to rig certain loads to the load line of a crane above the overhaul weight in accordance with certain stipulations.

Name of employerLocation for which variance is requested

Wm. Crook Fire Protection Co.Ford Motor Company, Dearborn Stamping Plant, Dearborn

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

Acoustic Ceiling & Partition, Inc.Monroe Community College, Monroe

ANM Construction CompanyLincoln High School Performing Arts, Ypsilanti

Barton Malow Company Varsity Ann Arbor Project, Ann Arbor

Brinker Team InteriorsLambert Edwards Associates, Detroit

Price Waterhouse & Cooper Project, Detroit

Mid Thumb Contracting GroupMcKinley Elementary School, Warren

North American Construction Ent.McKinley Elementary School, Warren

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

De-Cal, Inc.GM Powertrain, Warren

John E. Green CompanyGeneral Motors Tech Center, Warren

Hoyt, Brumm & Link Inc.General Motors Power Train Facility, Pontiac

Ventcon, Inc.St. Joseph Mercy Oakland Campus Regeneration Project, Pontiac

Published: July 27, 2012

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. The work would commence immediately following the variance approvals and continue until the end of the 2012 painting season.

Name of employerLocation for which variance is requested

Morris Painting, Inc.Various Locations in the International Transmission Co. territory

Part number and rule number from which variance is requested

Part 10 – Lifting & Digging Equipment: R408.41005a (2), Rule 1005a (2): Reference ANSI Standard B30.5 Mobile and Locomotive Cranes, 1994 Edition, Section 5-3.2.1.2b.

Summary of employer's request for variance

To allow employer to rig certain loads to the load line of a crane above the overhaul weight in accordance with certain stipulations.

Name of employerLocation for which variance is requested

Wm. Crook Fire Protection Co.Chrysler Sterling Heights Assembly Plant, Sterling Heights

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

Acoustic Ceiling & Partition, Inc.University of Michigan East Quad, Ann Arbor

WashtenawCommCollegeStudentCenter Renovation, Ann Arbor

Barton Malow Company Chrysler GLBC, Detroit

University of Michigan Crisler Arena Project, Ann Arbor

North American Construction Ent.HuronPark Elementary, Roseville

L’Anse CreuseNorthHigh School, Macomb

Ritsema AssociatesSpectrum Health United MemorialHospital, Greenville

Part number and rule number from which variance is requested

Part 13 – Mobile Equipment: 1926.602, Rule 1926.1000

Summary of employer's request for variance

To allow employer to operate mobile equipment without the Roll Over Protection system (ROPS) provided certain stipulations are adhered to.

Name of employerLocation for which variance is requested

Eagle Excavation Inc.U of M East Quad Hall Renovation Project, Ann Arbor

Hardman Inc. U of M East 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 CompanyDTE GO – 9th Floor Auditorium Restoration Project, Detroit

University of Michigan Crisler Arena Project, Ann Arbor

Dee Cramer, Inc.CrittentonHospitalMedicalCenter, Rochester Hills

John E. Green CompanyCrittentonHospital, Rochester Hills

Moote Electrical, Inc.CrittentonHospitalCornerstoneTower Addition, Rochester

Shaw Electric CompanyUniversity of Michigan Chrysler Arena Expansion, Ann Arbor

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

Anlaan CorporationBlue Star Highway Bridge over KalamazooRiver, Douglas

Milbocker & Sons, Inc.Kalamazoo County River Road, Comstock

Published: April 27, 2012

Variances Requested - 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 elevated 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 employerLocation for which variance is requested

Pullman Power LLCSt. 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 employerLocation for which variance is requested

Seaway Painting, LLCAmbassadorBridge over the DetroitRiver, Detroit

Walter Toebe Construction Co.AmbassadorBridge over the DetroitRiver, Detroit

Part number and rule number from which variance is requested