Mich. Admin. Code R. 408.15175 - Transport vehicles

Rule 5175.

(1) A transport vehicle shall be positioned to provide working clearance between the vehicle and the deck.

(2) Only the loading or unloading machine operator and other personnel the employer demonstrates are essential shall be in the work area during loading and unloading.

(3) A transport vehicle operator shall not remain in the cab during loading and unloading if the logs are carried or moved over the truck cab, unless the employer demonstrates that is necessary for the operator to do so.

If the transport vehicle operator remains in the cab, then the employer shall provide protection for the operator, such as reinforcement of the cab.

(4) Each log shall be placed on a transport vehicle in an orderly manner and be tightly secured.

(5) The load shall be positioned to prevent log slippage or loss during handling and transport.

(6) Each stake and chock which is used to trip loads shall be constructed so that the tripping mechanism is activated on the side opposite the release of the load.

(7) Each tie down shall be left in place over the peak log to secure all logs until the unloading lines or other employer demonstrated equivalent protection has been put in place. A stake that is strong enough to withstand the forces of shifting or moving logs shall be considered equivalent protection if the logs are not loaded higher than the stake.

(8) Each tie down shall be released only from the side on which the unloading machine operates, except as follows:

(a) When the tie down is released by a remote control device.

(b) When the employee making the release is protected by racks, stachions, or other protection that the employer demonstrates is capable of withstanding the force of the logs.

(9) The transport vehicle operator shall assure that each tie down is tight before transporting the load. While enroute, the operator shall check and tighten the tie down if there is reason to believe that the tie downs have loosened or the load has shifted.

(10) Each deck shall be constructed and located so that it is stable and provides each employee with enough room to safely move and work in the area.

Notes

Mich. Admin. Code R. 408.15175

1996 AACS