Mich. Admin. Code R. 408.15150 - Vehicles
Rule 5150.
(1)
An employer shall assure that each vehicle used to perform any logging
operation, including any vehicle provided by an employee, is maintained in
serviceable condition.
(2) An
employer shall assure that each vehicle used to perform any logging operation
is inspected before initial use during each work shift. Vehicle defects or
damage shall be repaired or the unserviceable vehicle shall be replaced before
work is commenced.
(3) The employer
shall assure that operating and maintenance instructions are available in each
vehicle. Each vehicle operator and maintenance employee shall comply with the
operating and maintenance instructions.
(4) The employer shall assure that each
vehicle operator has a valid operator's license for the class of vehicle being
operated.
(5) Mounting steps and
handholds shall be provided for each vehicle when necessary to prevent an
employee from being injured when entering or leaving the vehicle.
(6) The seats of each vehicle shall be
securely fastened.
(7) The rated
capacity of a machine shall not be exceeded.
(8) The requirements of
R
408.15148(2) and (4)(a), (b), and (h)
and
R
408.15149(7), (8), and (9) shall also
apply to each vehicle used to transport an employee off public roads or to
perform a logging operation, including a vehicle provided by an
employee.
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