Mich. Admin. Code R. 408.11935

Current through Vol. 24-22, December 15, 2024
Section R. 408.11935 - Moving load

Rule 1935.

(1) A crane shall not be used for dragging a load sideways.
(2) A load shall not be lifted over the front area of a truck crane, unless it is within the capacity of the rating chart for the front area of the truck crane.
(3) Floats or pads secured to outriggers shall be used when the load to be handled at a particular radius exceeds the rated load without outriggers (see R 408.11923). A wood block used to support an outrigger shall be:
(a) Of such size as to prevent shifting and toppling of the load.
(b) Of such strength to resist crushing.
(c) Free of defects such as knots and cracks which could affect its ability to support the load.
(4) Before lifting a load with a locomotive crane not using outriggers, a means shall be provided to prevent carrying the load on the truck springs. Rail clamps shall not be used to restrain a locomotive crane from tipping.
(5) Before moving with a load, a designated employee shall determine:
(a) Position to carry the load.
(b) Boom location.
(c) Ground conditions.
(d) Travel route.
(e) Speed of movement.
(f) Location of overhead wires.
(6) A crane, while moving from 1 location to another, shall have:
(a) The boom carried in line with the direction of movement.
(b) The superstructure secured against rotation, except when negotiating a turn with an operator in the cab or the boom on a dolly.
(c) An empty hook restrained against movement.
(7) A crane with or without a load shall not travel with the boom at a height that it may bounce back over the cab.
(8) A crane operating at a fixed radius shall have the boom-hoist pawl or other positive locking device engaged.

Mich. Admin. Code R. 408.11935

1979 AC