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. 408.12139 - Load handling controls; direction of motion and guards
Current through Vol. 24-16, September 15, 2024
Rule 2139.
(1) A lever or handle type control, including a toggle switch, shall be in accordance with Table 1 "Direction of Motion."
(2) Moving parts that represent a hazard from the operator's position shall be protected by suitable guards.
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TABLE 1 DIRECTION OF MOTION |
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Function |
Of Load Or Equipment |
Of the Operators Hand When Actuating The Control Handle While Facing The Load |
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Hoist |
up |
rearward or up |
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down |
forward or down |
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Tilt |
rearward |
*rearward or up |
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forward |
forward or down |
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Reach |
retract |
*rearward |
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extend |
forward |
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Clamp |
clamp |
rearward or up |
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release |
forward or down |
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Side Shift |
right |
rearward or up |
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left |
forward or down |
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Rotate Laterally |
clockwise |
rearward or up |
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counterclockwise |
forward or down |
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Rotate Longitudinally |
rearward |
*rearward or up |
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forward |
forward or down |
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*The sense of rotation of the control handle is intended to be in the same direction as the desired motion of the mast or load. |
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