SPS 332.203 History
History: CR 14-060: renum. from 332.11 (1) and am.
Register August 2015 No. 716, eff. 9-1-15.
SPS 332.205
SPS 332.205 Recording and reporting occupational injuries and illnesses [29 CFR 1904]. SPS 332.205(2)
(2) This is a department rule in addition to the requirements in
29 CFR 1904: Pursuant to s.
101.055 (7) (a), Stats., each employer shall report work-related injuries and illnesses to the department for the previous year by March 1 of each year. The report shall be made on form SBD-10710 or equivalent.
SPS 332.205 Note
Note: Public sector employers may report work-related injuries and illnesses via the online reporting system at widoa.force.com/dsps/login or on form SBD-10710A, which is available on the department's website at dsps.wi.gov, or by request from the Department of Safety and Professional Services, P. O. Box 7302, Madison, Wisconsin 53707-7302, or call (608) 266-2112.
SPS 332.205(3)
(3) Substitute the following wording for the requirements in
29 CFR 1904.39(a): Within 8 hours after the death of any employee from a work-related incident or the in-patient hospitalization of 3 or more employees as a result of a work-related incident, the employer shall orally report the fatality or multiple hospitalization by telephone or in person to the department.
SPS 332.205 Note
Note: Fatalities and hospitalizations are to be reported to the Department's Division of Industry Services at P.O. Box 7302, Madison, WI 53707-7302. The Division can be contacted at telephone 608/266-3151 or 877/617-1565 or 411 (Telecommunications Relay) during normal business hours. During nonbusiness hours, report fatalities and hospitalizations to Wisconsin Emergency Management, which can be contacted at 800/943-0003.
SPS 332.205 History
History: CR 01-062: cr.
Register June 2002 No. 558, eff. 7-1-02;
CR 14-060: r. and recr. (title), renum. (intro.) to (1), renum. 332.10 to 332.205 (2) and am., cr. (3)
Register August 2015 No. 716, eff. 9-1-15.
SPS 332.21
SPS 332.21 General requirements [29 CFR 1910.22 and 1926.20]. These are department rules in addition to the requirements in
29 CFR 1910.22 and
1926.20:
SPS 332.21(1)
(1) Any employee who works on highways, roads, streets or their easements, including any of these workplaces that are not permanent places of employment, shall be provided with and wear an approved traffic-safety vest, or other clothing or equipment that provides equivalent high visibility of the employee.
SPS 332.21 Note
Note: For further information regarding safety vests and clothing that are acceptable for providing to employees, see American National Standards Institute/International Safety Equipment Association (ANSI/ISEA) standard 107 - High-Visibility Safety Apparel and Headwear. Vests and clothing that are accepted under this standard typically do not become unacceptable upon publication of a later edition of the standard.
SPS 332.21(2)
(2) An employer shall provide traffic control devices for the work under sub.
(1), and the devices shall be used to regulate, warn, guide, or inform traffic of the work and of the presence of employees.
SPS 332.21 Note
Note: Under s.
349.065, Stats., traffic control devices must be designed, installed and operated in accordance with the uniform traffic control devices manual adopted by the department of transportation under s.
84.02 (4) (e), Stats. The manual may be obtained from the American Traffic Safety Services Association, 15 Riverside Parkway, Suite 100, Fredericksburg, VA 22406-1022, telephone 800/231-3475. Electronic copies are available at the Federal Highway Administration website at
http://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/.
SPS 332.21(3)
(3) No person may work on the surface of any structural member, floor, or other working platform that has become slippery from ice, snow, frost, paint or other cause, unless the surface is cleaned, sprinkled with sand, or made non-slippery insofar as the nature of the work will permit
SPS 332.21 History
History: Cr.
Register, February, 1999, No. 518, eff. 3-1-99;
CR 14-060: r. and recr.
Register August 2015 No. 716, eff. 9-1-15.
SPS 332.22
SPS 332.22 Portable ladders [29 CFR 1910.25 and 1910.26]. These are department rules in addition to the requirements in
29 CFR 1910.25 and
1910.26:
SPS 332.22(2)
(2)
Use of ladders. No portable ladder may be used to gain access to a roof, floor or platform, unless the top of the ladder extends at least 3 feet above the point of support.
SPS 332.22 Note
Note: Further information relating to construction and use of portable ladders is available in the following American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standards: A14.1, for wood ladders; A14.2, for metal ladders; and A14.5, for reinforced-plastic ladders.
SPS 332.22 History
History: Cr.
Register, February, 1999, No. 518, eff. 3-1-99;
CR 14-060: renum. (1) (a) to (1), r. (1) (b) and (2) (a), renum. (2) (intro.) to (intro.) and am., renum. (2) (b) to (2)
Register August 2015 No. 716, eff. 9-1-15; correction in (2) made under s.
13.92 (4) (b) 2., Stats.,
Register March 2019 No. 759.
SPS 332.23
SPS 332.23 Fixed ladders [29 CFR 1910.27].
This is a department rule in addition to the requirements in
29 CFR 1910.27(e)(2): Fixed ladders of a substandard pitch shall be equipped with handrails on both sides. The handrails shall be installed 30 to 34 inches vertically above the rung or the nose of the tread.
SPS 332.23 History
History: Cr.
Register, February, 1999, No. 518, eff. 3-1-99;
CR 14-060: cons. (intro.) and (1), renum. to (intro.) and am.
Register August 2015 No. 716, eff. 9-1-15.
SPS 332.24
SPS 332.24 Ventilation [29 CFR 1910.94]. These are department rules in addition to the requirements in
29 CFR 1910.94: Laboratory fume hoods shall be operated and maintained in accordance with all of the following:
SPS 332.24(1)(a)(a) Except as provided in sub.
(2), a laboratory fume hood shall be operated at a minimum average face velocity of 100 feet per minute at one of the following positions:
SPS 332.24(1)(b)
(b) The minimum face velocity shall be determined with the sash stop position no lower than 18 inches above the work surface.
SPS 332.24(2)
(2) A fume hood may be operated at less than an average face velocity of 100 feet per minute if all of the following conditions are met:
SPS 332.24(2)(a)
(a) A spillage rate of less than 0.1 ppm at 4.0 liters per minute gas release is achieved.
SPS 332.24(2)(b)
(b) A minimum allowable average face velocity of 40 feet per minute occurs at a full open sash position.
SPS 332.24(3)(a)(a) A visual and auditory warning alarm shall automatically occur when a vertical sash fume hood is operated above a sash stop position.
SPS 332.24(3)(b)
(b) A visual and auditory warning alarm shall automatically occur when a combination vertical and horizontal sash fume hood is operated above a sash stop position.
SPS 332.24(4)
(4) A test shall be performed annually to determine the face velocity of each fume hood.
SPS 332.24 History
History: Cr.
Register, February, 1999, No. 518, eff. 3-1-99; am. (2) (a), (4) (c), (5) (a) and (c) 2., r. (2) (b) and Figure 32.24, renum. (2) (c) and (d) to be (2) (b) and (c) and am. (c), cr. (5) (d) and (6),
Register, June, 2000, No. 534, eff. 7-1-00;
CR 01-139: am. (5) (c) 1.
Register June 2002 No. 558, eff. 7-1-02; correction in (5) (a) 3., (c) 1. made under s.
13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register December 2011 No. 672;
CR 14-060: r. and recr.
Register August 2015 No. 716, eff. 9-1-15.
SPS 332.25
SPS 332.25 Compressed gases [29 CFR 1910.101]. This is a department rule in addition to the requirements in
29 CFR 1910.101: All compressed gas cylinders shall be secured around the body of the cylinder to prevent falling.
SPS 332.25 History
History: Cr.
Register, February, 1999, No. 518, eff. 3-1-99;
CR 14-060: cons. (intro.) and (1), renum. to (intro.) and am.
Register August 2015 No. 716, eff. 9-1-15.
SPS 332.26
SPS 332.26 Spray finishing using flammable and combustible materials [29 CFR 1910.107]. This is a department informational note to be used under
29 CFR 1910.107:
SPS 332.26 Note
Note: See chs.
SPS 361 to
366 and their incorporated standards, such as the
International Building Code® and
International Fire Code®, for building-design requirements relating to spray rooms, spraying spaces, and spray booths.
SPS 332.26 History
History: Cr.
Register, February, 1999, No. 518, eff. 3-1-99;
CR 14-060: renum. (intro.) to SPS 332.26, r. (1)
Register August 2015 No. 716, eff. 9-1-15.
SPS 332.28
SPS 332.28 Permit-required confined spaces [29 CFR 1910.146]. This is a department rule in addition to the requirements in
29 CFR 1910.146 and apply only to permit-required confined spaces: An employer shall provide approved training in basic first aid and adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation for all authorized entrants and attendants.
SPS 332.28 Note
Note: The Department recognizes courses conducted through such organizations as the American Red Cross or the America Heart Association as acceptable training.
SPS 332.28 History
History: Cr.
Register, February, 1999, No. 518, eff. 3-1-99;
CR 14-060: cons. (intro.) and (3), renum. to SPS 332.28 and am., r. (1), (2)
Register August 2015 No. 716, eff. 9-1-15.
SPS 332.29
SPS 332.29 Confined spaces [29 CFR 1910.146]. These are department rules in addition to the requirements in
29 CFR 1910.146, and apply to all confined spaces:
SPS 332.29(1)
(1) Entry prohibited. A confined space with an atmosphere that has a combustible gas content of 10% or more of the lower explosive limit may not be entered even if a breathing apparatus or respirator is used.
SPS 332.29(2)
(2) Smoking and open flames. Smoking and open flames may not be allowed within 10 feet of a confined space.
SPS 332.29(3)
(3) Working in streets. Work at confined spaces which are located in streets shall be performed in accordance with the following:
SPS 332.29(3)(a)
(a) A vehicle's beacon and 4-way flashers shall be activated upon approach to an entrance of a confined space.
SPS 332.29(3)(b)
(b) A vehicle shall be parked to permit traffic to flow in an unobstructed manner and, where possible, to provide protection for the employees.
SPS 332.29(3)(c)
(c) A vehicle shall be parked so vehicle exhaust cannot accumulate in the confined space. If this is not possible, the vehicle's exhaust pipe shall be extended away from the confined space.
SPS 332.29 History
History: Cr.
Register, February, 1999, No. 518, eff. 3-1-99;
CR 14-060: am. (title), (intro.), (1), (2)
Register August 2015 No. 716, eff. 9-1-15.
SPS 332.30
SPS 332.30 Medical services and first aid [29 CFR 1910.151]. Substitute the following wording for the requirements in
29 CFR 1910.151(c): Whenever the eyes or body of any person may be exposed to materials that are corrosive or can cause irreversible eye or bodily injury, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body shall be provided within the work area for immediate emergency use.
SPS 332.30 Note
Note: The Department will accept facilities that comply with American National Standards Institute/International Safety Equipment Association (ANSI/ISEA) standard Z358.1, Emergency Eyewash and Shower Equipment, or other equipment that provides similar protection.
SPS 332.30 History
History: Cr.
Register, February, 1999, No. 518, eff. 3-1-99,
CR 14-060: cons. (intro.) and (1), renum. to (intro.) and am.
Register August 2015 No. 716, eff. 9-1-15.
SPS 332.31 Note
Note: See ch.
SPS 330 for fire department safety and health requirements.
SPS 332.31 History
History: Cr.
Register, February, 1999, No. 518, eff. 3-1-99.
SPS 332.32
SPS 332.32 Handling materials – general [29 CFR 1910.176]. This is a department rule in addition to the requirements in
29 CFR 1910.176: Conveyor systems passing through more than one room, or from one working level to another, shall be provided in each room, or working level, where exposed to contact, with means to disconnect the power.
SPS 332.32 Note
Note: Storage of incompatible materials is regulated by NFPA 1, as established by the National Fire Protection Association and adopted in chapter SPS 314.
SPS 332.32 History
History: Cr.
Register, February, 1999, No. 518, eff. 3-1-99;
CR 14-060: cons. (intro.) and (1), renum. to (intro.) and am., r. (1) (title) and (2)
Register August 2015 No. 716, eff. 9-1-15.
SPS 332.33
SPS 332.33 General requirements for all machines [29 CFR 1910.212]. These are department rules in addition to the requirements in
29 CFR 1910.212:
SPS 332.33(1)(a)(a) Every machine shall be equipped with a loose pulley, clutch, switch or other adequate means within reaching distance of the normal operating positions of the operator for the purpose of disconnecting the machine from the source of power.
SPS 332.33(1)(b)
(b) Machines on which 2 or more persons work shall be equipped with one or more controls so located that more than one of these persons can quickly disconnect the machine from the source of power.
SPS 332.33(2)(a)(a) Every counterweight, where exposed to contact, shall be enclosed or be equipped with a safety device attached independent of the counterweight support, that shall prevent the weight from falling to a point of less than 7 feet from the floor or working level.
SPS 332.33(2)(b)
(b) Every tension weight exposed to contact shall be enclosed or securely fastened to the tension bar.
SPS 332.33(2)(c)
(c) All springs shall be guarded or otherwise equipped to eliminate any hazard due to breakage of the spring or failure of the mounting.
SPS 332.33(3)
(3) Guarding of hot pipes. All pipes carrying steam or other hot materials within 7 feet of the floor or working platform, that are exposed to contact, shall be covered with an insulating material, or guarded so that contact will not cause personal injury.
SPS 332.33(4)
(4) Prevention of automatic restarting. On applications where injury to the operator might result if motors were to restart after power failures, machines shall be prevented from automatically restarting upon restoration of power.
SPS 332.33(5)
(5) Maintenance. All equipment, machine tools, guards and power-driven machinery shall be operated and maintained in safe condition.
SPS 332.33 Note
Note: For information regarding operation and maintenance of hoists, see ANSI/ASME standard B30.16 - Overhead Hoists (Underhung).
SPS 332.33 History
History: Cr.
Register, February, 1999, No. 518, eff. 3-1-99; cr. (4) and (5),
Register, June, 2000, No. 534, eff. 7-1-00;
CR 14-060: am. (intro.)
Register August 2015 No. 716, eff. 9-1-15.
SPS 332.34
SPS 332.34 Woodworking machinery requirements [29 CFR 1910.213]. These are department rules in addition to the requirements in
29 CFR 1910.213 (h):
SPS 332.34(1)
(1) Limit stop. A stop shall be provided to prevent the forward travel of the blade beyond the front of the table.
SPS 332.34(2)
(2) Return means. Every radial arm saw shall be equipped with a means to return the saw automatically to the back of the table when released at any point of its travel; the means shall prevent the saw from rebounding and may not depend on fiber rope or cord for this function.
SPS 332.34 History
History: Cr.
Register, February, 1999, No. 518, eff. 3-1-99;
CR 14-060: am. (intro.), (2)
Register August 2015 No. 716, eff. 9-1-15.
SPS 332.345
SPS 332.345 Commercial diving operations [29 CFR 1910.401]. Section
29 CFR 1910.401 (a) (2) (ii) is not included as part of this chapter.
SPS 332.345 History
History: CR 01-062: cr.
Register June 2002 No. 558, eff. 7-1-02.
SPS 332.37
SPS 332.37 Motor vehicles [29 CFR 1926.601]. SPS 332.37(1)(1) This is a department exception to the requirements in
29 CFR 1926.601(b)(9): Employees may ride on motor vehicles in other than factory-installed passenger seats equipped with seatbelts only when the speed of the motor vehicle is less than 10 miles per hour.
SPS 332.37(2)
(2) Substitute the following wording for the requirements in
29 CFR 1926.601(b)(10): Dump bodies of all vehicles shall be equipped with a positive means of support that is permanently attached and capable of being locked in position to prevent accidental lowering of the body while maintenance or inspection work is being done or while the vehicle is left unattended.
SPS 332.37 History
History: Cr.
Register, February, 1999, No. 518, eff. 3-1-99;
CR 14-060: cons. (intro.) and (1), renum. to (2) and am., renum. 332.40 (intro.) to 332.37 (1) and am.
Register August 2015 No. 716, eff. 9-1-15.
SPS 332.38
SPS 332.38 Specific excavation requirements [29 CFR 1926.651]. This is a department rule in addition to the requirements in
29 CFR 1926.651: No person may work in an excavation over 4 feet in depth without another person being present at the surface.
SPS 332.38 History
History: Cr.
Register, February, 1999, No. 518, eff. 3-1-99;
CR 04-009: am. (1)
Register August 2004 No. 584, eff. 9-1-04;
CR 14-060: cons. (intro.) and (3), renum. to SPS 332.38 and am., r. (1), (2)
Register August 2015 No. 716, eff. 9-1-15.
SPS 332.50
SPS 332.50 Incorporation of standards by reference. The standards listed in the following table are hereby incorporated by reference into this chapter under the authority provided in s.
101.055 (3) (a), Stats.
