Minn. R. agency 151, ch. 5205, VEHICLES, pt. 5205.0750 - MOTORIZED SELF-PROPELLED VEHICLES

Subpart 1. Scope.

This section applies to:

A. all motorized, self-propelled vehicles used off the highway including industrial type trucks, crawler equipment, and rubber-tired vehicles;

B. emergency vehicles including trucks, snow plows, road maintenance vehicles, and related equipment; and

C. service trucks including garbage compactors.

These parts shall not apply to vehicles with less than a 20 HP motor.

Subp. 2. General requirements.

Motorized, self-propelled vehicles shall meet the requirements of Code of Federal Regulations, title 29, sections 1926.600, 1926.601, and 1926.602.

Subp. 3. Transportation of employees.

Vehicles being used to transport employees shall be equipped with a seating arrangement securely anchored, a rear end gate, a guardrail and steps or a ladder for mounting and dismounting.

A. Under no circumstances shall any employee be allowed to ride in a standing position or with arms or legs outside of the truck body, or seated on the side fenders, cabs, cabshields, rear of truck, or on the load unless such a position is dictated by a job assignment.

B. No explosives, flammable materials (excepting normal fuel supply), or toxic substances shall be transported in the passenger carrying area of vehicles carrying employees.

C. No vehicle transporting employees shall be moved until the driver has ascertained that all employees are seated and required guardrails and end gates are in place and doors closed.

D. No employee shall be allowed to get on or off any vehicle while it is in motion.

Subp. 4. Vehicle inspection.

The Code of Federal Regulations, title 29, section 1926.601(b) (14) shall apply to all vehicles covered in Code of Federal Regulations, title 29, section 1926.602.

Notes

Minn. R. agency 151, ch. 5205, VEHICLES, pt. 5205.0750

12 SR 634

Statutory Authority: MS s 182.655