Michigan Administrative Code

R 408.12105 Definitions; D to F. Rule 2105. (1) "Drift" means to move without control. (2) "Electric truck" means a truck in which the principal energy is transmitted to motors in the form of electricity from a power source such as, but not limited to, a battery or motor generato…

R 408.12106 Definitions; H to I. Rule 2106. (1) "High-lift truck" means a self-loading truck equipped with an elevating mechanism designed to permit tiering. Popular types are high-lift fork trucks, high-lift ram trucks, high-lift boom trucks, high-lift clamp trucks, and high-lif…

R 325.12106 Specific approval of proprietary products. Rule 2106. Specific approval is required by the department for the use of proprietary products. Approval shall include the complete name or other manufacturer's designation of the product, the purpose and condition of use, an…

R 325.12107 Form of approval. Rule 2107. Approval given by the department for a chemical or material shall be by letter or a form describing the product, its intended use, and any special conditions or limitations attached to the written approval. Approval by the department shall…

R 408.12107 Definitions; L. Rule 2107. (1) "Liquefied petroleum gas (LP gas)" means a fuel that is composed predominantly of any of the following hydrocarbons, or mixtures of them: propane, propylene, butanes (normal butane or iso-butane), and butylenes. (2) "Load-axle" means the…

R 408.12108 Definitions; M, N. Rule 2108. (1) "Mast" means a support member providing the guideways permitting vertical movement of the carriage. It is usually constructed in the form of channels or similar sections providing the supporting pathway for the carriage rollers. (2) "…

R 325.12108 Rescission or suspension of approval. Rule 2108. Upon finding that a manufacturer or distributor of a chemical or a material which may come into contact with drinking water has submitted false information regarding that chemical or material, or upon finding that a che…

R 325.12109 Introduction of chemical or material into waterworks system by unauthorized person prohibited. Rule 2109. No person, except the supplier of water, his duly authorized agent, or the department, shall introduce, or cause to be introduced, any chemical or material into a…

R 408.12109 Definitions; O, P. Rule 2109. (1) "Operator" means an employee who has been trained, tested, and authorized by the present employer to operate a powered industrial truck. (2) "Order picker truck, high-lift" means a high-lift truck controlled by the operator stationed …

R 408.12110 Definitions; R to U. Rule 2110. (1) "Reach truck" means a self-loading truck, generally high-lift, having load engaging means mounted so the means can be extended forwardly under control to permit a load to be picked up and deposited in the extended position and trans…

R 325.12110 Effect of approval. Rule 2110. Approval of a chemical or material by the department does not imply that a chemical or material may be used in a waterworks system without submitting necessary plans and specifications for approval by the department and for the issuance …

R 408.12111 Adopted and referenced standards. Rule 2111. (1) The following standards are adopted by reference in these rules and are available from IHS Global, 15 Inverness Way East, Englewood, Colorado, 80112, USA, telephone number: 1-800-854-7179 or via the internet at website:…

R 408.12122 Approved labels. Rule 2122. (1) A powered industrial truck which has been accepted by an approved testing laboratory shall bear a label or marking indicating such acceptance. (2) A nameplate, label or tag provided on such a truck shall be maintained in place and in le…

R 408.12131 Warning devices and lights. Rule 2131. (1) A truck, except a motorized hand truck, shall be equipped with an audible device to warn of approach. (2) A truck used in areas where general lighting is less than 2 foot-candles shall be equipped with auxiliary lights that i…

R 408.12132 Modifications. Rule 2132. (1) An employer shall not install an additional counterweight without written assurance from the manufacturer of the truck that the truck will meet the stability requirements of ANSI standard B56.1 “Safety Standard for Low Lift and High Lift …

R 408.12134 Parking brakes; tires. Rule 2134. (1) The parking brake on a sit-down rider truck shall be capable of holding the truck on the maximum grade which the truck can negotiate with rated load, or on a 15% grade, whichever is lesser. The parking brake shall be manually or a…

R 408.12137 Steering control. Rule 2137. (1) An employer shall assure that, except on a motorized hand and motorized hand or rider truck, the steering control of a powered industrial truck is Page 9 Courtesy of www.michigan.gov/orr contained within the outlines of the planes of t…

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 …

R 408.12143 Overhead guard on high-lift truck. Rule 2143. (1) Except as provided in subrule (2) of this rule, a high-lift truck shall be fitted with an overhead guard. The overhead guard shall be capable of supporting a uniformly distributed static load in accordance with the fol…

R 408.12152 Training. Rule 2152. (1) An employer shall provide training to the employee before the employee's assignment as an operator of a powered industrial truck. Instruction shall include all of the following: (a) Capacities of the equipment and attachments. (b) Purpose, use…

R 408.12153 Testing. Rule 2153. (1) An employer shall test an employee before authorizing the employee to operate a powered industrial truck, except a motorized hand truck. The test shall check the employees on the following: (a) Operating ability. (b) Knowledge of the equipment.…

R 408.12155 Restriction of use. Rule 2155. A powered industrial truck used in an environment containing the following substances shall be equipped as prescribed in NFPA standard 505 “Fire Safety Standard for Powered Industrial Trucks Including Type Designations, Areas of Use, Con…

R 408.12161 Mechanical condition and maintenance. Rule 2161. (1) An employer shall not permit a powered industrial truck to be used if: (a) The service and parking brakes do not perform their intended function. (b) The fuel system leaks. (c) A lift cylinder of a load engaging mea…

R 408.12162 Blocks and safety stands for maintenance. Rule 2162. (1) An employer shall provide the following: (a) Chock blocks, support blocks, or jack stands for the maintenance department's use when repairing powered industrial trucks or their components. (b) Blocks or safety s…

R 408.12163 Fuel. Rule 2163. (1) An employer shall provide safety fuel cans where trucks are refueled with gasoline at other than a gas pump area. (2) An employer shall provide a special area for refueling that is not less than 25 feet from a source of open flame or spark and the…

R 408.12164 Electric trucks. Rule 2164. (1) Where electric trucks are used, an employer shall provide a designated area for battery changing, charging, or both, which shall be performed by a trained and authorized employee. Page 18 Courtesy of www.michigan.gov/orr (2) An employer…

R 408.12165 Dockboards and plates. Rule 2165. (1) The carrying capacity shall be marked on a dockboard or plate purchased after April 17, 1979. (2) Where a fork truck is used, fork loops, pockets, or lugs shall be provided for safe handling. (3) A dockboard or plate shall have a …

R 408.12166 Order picker trucks; high-lift platforms. Rule 2166. Whenever an order picker truck, high-lift is equipped with vertical only or vertical and horizontal controls traveling with the lifting carriage or forks for lifting an employee, an employer shall assure that the fo…

R 408.12167 Fork lift truck platforms. Rule 2167. (1) An employee shall not be lifted or transported, except when a platform is attached to the forks by enclosed sleeves, a safety chain, or a mechanical device in such a manner that the platform cannot tip or slip. (2) A platform …

R 408.12168 Load backrest extensions. Rule 2168. A load backrest extension, manufactured in accordance with R 408.12111, shall be used whenever necessary to minimize the possibility of a load, or part of it, falling rearward. History: 1979 AC. Editor's Note: An obvious error in R…

R 408.12169 Spinner knobs. Rule 2169. A spinner knob shall not be attached to a steering hand-wheel of a truck unless originally equipped with such; the truck is equipped with power steering; or the truck is equipped with an anti-kickback device on the steering mechanism. The kno…

R 408.12174 Parking. Rule 2174. (1) When leaving a powered industrial truck unattended, an operator shall fully lower the forks flat to the floor, neutralize the controls, set the brakes, and shut the power off. (2) Whenever it is necessary to leave a truck on an incline, the tru…

R 408.12175 Towing and pushing. Rule 2175. A truck shall not be used to tow or push railroad cars, unless it is specifically designed for that purpose. Freight car doors shall not be opened or closed by using a powered industrial truck, unless it is equipped with attachments desi…

R 408.12177 Surveying path of travel. Rule 2177. Before moving or stacking, an operator shall survey the path of travel in order to avoid obstacles, such as, but not limited to, pipes, light fixtures, and sprinkler systems. A safe distance shall be maintained from the edge of ram…

R 408.12178 Operations in hazardous areas. Rule 2178. When operating a powered industrial truck in a hazardous area, only a truck specifically equipped for such operation shall be used. See R 408.12155. History: 1979 AC.

R 408.12179 Reporting accidents. Rule 2179. A powered industrial truck operator shall report all accidents involving injury to an employee or damage to buildings and equipment to the employer. History: 1979 AC; 1983 AACS.

R 408.12180 Clear access. Rule 2180. An operator shall maintain clear access of fire aisles, to stairways and fire equipment when depositing loads. History: 1979 AC.

R 408.12181 Making repairs. Rule 2181. Operators shall not make any repairs or adjustments unless specifically authorized to do so. History: 1979 AC.

R 408.12182 Flammables. Rule 2182. A fuel tank shall not be filled while the engine is running. Spilled fuel shall be carefully washed away or completely evaporated, and the fuel tank cap replaced before restarting the engine. History: 1979 AC. MOVING TRUCKS R 408.12183 Operation…

R 408.12184 Slow down at crossings and obstructions. Rule 2184. An operator shall slow down and sound the warning device at cross aisles and other locations where the operator's vision is obstructed by fixed objects. History: 1979 AC; 1983 AACS.

R 408.12185 Clear view. Rule 2185. An operator shall look in the direction of and keep a clear view of the direction of travel. When moving loads blocking the forward visibility, for safe handling an operator shall drive the truck with the load trailing. History: 1979 AC.

R 408.12186 Ascending and descending grades. Rule 2186. (1) An operator shall ascend and descend grades of 10% or more at a speed of not more than 2 miles per hour. (2) When ascending or descending a grade that exceeds the back-tilt of the mast, the load shall be facing upgrade. …

R 408.12187 Traveling. Rule 2187. In level areas an operator shall travel with the load engaging means elevated only sufficiently to clear obstacles on floor or roadway. Page 24 Courtesy of www.michigan.gov/orr History: 1979 AC.

R 408.12188 Starts, stops, and turns. Rule 2188. Starts, stops, and turns shall be made in a manner which will prevent a load from shifting or overturning the truck. History: 1979 AC.

R 408.12189 Horseplay. Rule 2189. Stunt driving and horseplay shall not be permitted. History: 1979 AC.

R 408.12190 Wet floors, dockboards, and bridge-plates. Rule 2190. (1) An operator shall drive at a slow speed over wet or slippery floors. (2) Before driving over a dockboard or bridge-plate, an operator shall observe that the dockboard or bridge-plate is secured. History: 1979 A…

R 408.12191 Entering elevators. Rule 2191. (1) An operator shall drive onto elevators only when authorized to do so. (2) An elevator shall be entered squarely after it is leveled to the floor. Once on the elevator an operator shall neutralize the controls, set the brakes and shut…