Michigan Administrative Code
Department - Labor and Economic Opportunity
MIOSHA
General Industry and Construction Safety and Occupational Health Standards
General Industry Safety Standards
Part 22 - TRACTORS
Section R. 408.12260 - Operation
Universal Citation: MI Admin Code R. 408.12260
Current through Vol. 24-16, September 15, 2024
Rule 2260.
(1) An operator shall do the following:
(a)
Operate a tractor according to the rules of this part and in accordance with
local traffic rules when on a public road.
(b) Look in the direction of and keep a clear
view of the direction of travel.
(c) Travel with the load-engaging means
elevated only sufficiently to clear obstacles on floor or roadway.
(d) Start, stop, and turn in a manner that
will prevent a load from shifting or overturning the tractor.
(e) Drive at a slow speed over wet or
slippery surfaces.
(2) Stunt driving and horseplay shall not be permitted.
(3) Before starting a tractor equipped with a power take-off shaft that is attached to equipment, the power take-off shall be disengaged when an unexpected start-up of the attachment could be hazardous.
(4) The operator shall disengage power to any power take-off attachment when it is not in use.
(5) The operator of a tractor shall transport a load in a bucket or front-end loader with the attachment in the lowest possible position.
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