Mich. Admin. Code R. 408.12139 - Load handling controls; direction of motion and guards

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.

TABLE 1 DIRECTION OF MOTION
Function	Of Load Or Equipment	Of the Operators Hand When Actuating The Control Handle While Facing The Load
Hoist	up	rearward or up
	down	forward or down
Tilt	rearward	*rearward or up
	forward	forward or down
Reach	retract	*rearward
	extend	forward
Clamp	clamp	rearward or up
	release	forward or down
Side Shift	right	rearward or up
	left	forward or down
Rotate Laterally	clockwise	rearward or up
	counterclockwise	forward or down
Rotate Longitudinally	rearward	*rearward or up
	forward	forward or down
*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.

Notes

Mich. Admin. Code R. 408.12139

1979 AC; 2016 MR 16, Eff. 8/17/2016