Mich. Admin. Code R. 408.11841 - Brakes and restraints
Rule 1841.
(1)
An overhead or gantry crane bridge which is powered shall be equipped with an
operable brake, non-coasting mechanical drive, or other braking means. The
brake or drive shall be capable of stopping the bridge within a distance, in
feet, equal to 10% of the full load speed in feet per minute when traveling at
full speed with full load.
(2) A
trolley of a crane shall meet the requirements of subrule (1) of this
rule.
(3) A crane that is being
used out-of-doors shall have a positive mechanical restraint, such as, but not
limited to, an automatic rail clamp, to secure the crane against wind movement
while parked. If clamps act on the rail heads, beads or weld flash on the rail
heads shall be ground off. A positive mechanical restraint shall be utilized
when the crane is parked in an area where the potential exposure to wind is
prevalent.
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