Michigan Administrative Code
Department - Labor and Economic Opportunity
MIOSHA
General Industry and Construction Safety and Occupational Health Standards
General Industry Safety Standards
Part 21 - POWERED INDUSTRIAL TRUCKS
EQUIPMENT
Section R. 408.12136 - Operator platforms

Universal Citation: MI Admin Code R. 408.12136

Current through Vol. 24-16, September 15, 2024

Rule 2136.

(1) An end control, reach, narrow aisle, order picker high-lift, order picking and stacking, and motorized hand rider truck shall be equipped with a platform extended beyond the operator's position, and shall withstand a compression load equal to the weight of the loaded vehicle applied along the longitudinal axis of the truck with the outermost projection of the platform against a flat vertical surface. The back protective guard where provided shall permit rapid and unobstructed ingress or egress from the platform.

(2) On a double end control baggage type truck or a truck that may be transported on short elevators, means shall be provided to prevent accidental folding of the operator's folding platform.

(3) All of the following apply to an order picker truck, high-lift:

(a) A removable operator platform shall be provided with a device that attaches the platform to the lifting means.

(b) The operator platform shall be equipped with side guard rails.

(c) When the platform is elevated, the horizontal travel speed of the truck shall be automatically reduced to a degree necessary to maintain stability under maximum braking load and turning.

(d) Subdivisions (a) and (c) of this subrule pertain only to a truck manufactured after the effective date of January 15, 1971.

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