Mich. Admin. Code R. 408.15825

Current through Vol. 24-21, December 1, 2024

Section R. 408.15825 - Controls

Rule 5825.

(1) All of the following information shall be clearly marked in a permanent manner on each aerial work platform:

(a) Special workings, cautions, or restrictions necessary for operation.

(b) Rated work load.

(c) A clear statement if the aerial work platform is electrically insulated.

(2) Directional controls shall be in compliance with all of the following provisions:

(a) Be of the type that will automatically return to the off or neutral position when released.

(b) Be protected against inadvertent operation.

(c) Be clearly marked as to their intended function.

(3) An overriding control shall be provided in the platform which must be continuously activated for platform directional controls to be operational and which automatically returns to the off position when released.

(4) Articulating, extensible boom platforms, or both, primarily designed as personnel carriers, shall be equipped with both upper and lower controls.

(5) Upper controls shall be located within reach of the operator.

(6) Aerial work platforms shall be equipped with emergency controls at ground level.

(7) Emergency ground level controls shall be clearly marked as to their intended function and be capable of overriding the platform controls.

(8) Attachment points shall be provided for fall protection devices for personnel who occupy the platform on aerial work platforms described in R 408.15802(a) and (c). See Figures 1 and 3.

Mich. Admin. Code R. 408.15825

1979 AC; 2008 AACS; 2013 AACS; 2018 MR 7, Eff. 4/18/2018

Compiler's Note: R 408.15825 is being revised. In addition, the proposed rule set is correcting the rule catch line. The current catch line has unnecessary formatting that is being deleted.