Or. Admin. Code § 437-002-0268 - Oregon Rules for Hand-Powered Equipment

(1) Hand Powered Equipment:

(a) Each hand-powered hoist shall be equipped with an effective brake of equivalent and in addition shall be equipped with a ratchet and pawl of sufficient strength to hold the maximum load in any position;

(b) Means shall be provided to prevent hand crank handles from working loose from the drive shaft.

(2) Wheelbarrows, Hand Trucks, Dollies, Pallet Jacks:

(a) Wheelbarrows, hand trucks, floor trucks, dollies, and pallet jacks shall be selected for the specific work to be done and shall not be loaded beyond safe capacity. Bodies and frames shall be made of metal or strong wood and rigidly constructed and braced to withstand severe handling and the loads to be carried;

(b) Wheelbarrows, hand trucks, floor trucks, dollies, and pallet jacks shall be kept in good repair at all times;

(c) Wheelbarrows, hand trucks, floor trucks, dollies, and pallet jacks when not in use, must be properly stored and shall not be left in such a position that they can tip, fall or roll.

Notes

Or. Admin. Code § 437-002-0268

WCB 1-1974, f. 1-16-74, ef, 2-15-74; WCB 7-1974, f. 3-19-74, ef. 4-15-74; OSHA 10-1993, f. 7-29-93, cert. ef. 9-15-93

Stat. Auth.: ORS 654.025(2) & ORS 656.726(3)

Stats. Implemented: ORS 654.001 - ORS 654.295