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
MOVING TRUCKS
Section R. 408.12186 - Ascending and descending grades
Universal Citation: MI Admin Code R. 408.12186
Current through Vol. 24-16, September 15, 2024
Rule 2186.
(1) An operator shall ascend and descend grades of 10% or more at a speed of not more than 2 miles per hour.
(2) When ascending or descending a grade that exceeds the back-tilt of the mast, the load shall be facing upgrade.
(3) On all grades, unloaded trucks shall be driven with the load engaging means downgrade, tilted back, and raised only as far as necessary to clear the floor or road surface.
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