053-3 Wyo. Code R. § 57.14130

Current through April 27, 2019

Section 57.14130 - Roll-over protective structures (ROPS) and seat belts for surface equipment

(a) Equipment included. Roll-over protective structures (ROPS) and seat belts shall be installed on-

• (1) Crawler tractors and crawler loaders;

• (2) Graders;

• (3) Wheel loaders and wheel tractors;

• (4) The tractor portion of semi-mounted scrapers, dumpers, water wagons, bottom-dump wagons, rear-dump wagons, and towed fifth wheel attachments;

• (5) Skid-steer loaders; and

• (6) Agricultural tractors.

(b) ROPS construction. ROPS shall meet the requirements of the following Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) publications, as applicable, which are incorporated by reference:

• (1) SAE J1040, "Performance Criteria for Roll-Over Protective Structures (ROPS) for Construction, Earthmoving, Forestry, and Mining Machines,", 1986; or

• (2) SAE J1194, "Roll-Over Protective Structures (ROPS) for Wheeled Agricultural Tractors", 1983.

(c) ROPS labeling. ROPS shall have a label permanently affixed to the structure identifying-

• (1) The manufacturer's name and address;

• (2) The ROPS model number; and

• (3) The make and model number of the equipment for which the ROPS is designed.

(d) ROPS installation. ROPS shall be installed on the equipment in accordance with the recommendations of the ROPS manufacturer.

(e) ROPS maintenance.

• (1) ROPS shall be maintained in a condition that meets the performance requirements applicable to the equipment. If the ROPS is subjected to a roll-over or abnormal structural loading, the equipment manufacturer or a registered professional engineer with knowledge and experience in ROPS design shall recertify that the ROPS meets the applicable performance requirements before it is returned to service.

• (2) Alterations or repairs on ROPS shall be performed only with approval from the ROPS manufacturer or under the instructions of a registered professional engineer with knowledge and experience in ROPS design. The manufacturer or engineer shall certify that the ROPS meets the applicable performance requirements.

(f) Exemptions.

• (1) This standard does not apply to-
  • (i) Self-propelled mobile equipment manufactured prior to July 1, 1969;
  • (ii) Over-the-road type tractors that pull trailers or vans on highways;
  • (iii) Equipment that is only operated by remote control; and

• (2) Self-propelled mobile equipment manufactured prior to October 24, 1988, that is equipped with ROPS and seat belts that meet the installation and performance requirements of 30 CFR 57.9088 (1986 edition) shall be considered in compliance with paragraphs (b) and (h) of this section.

(g) Wearing seat belts. Seat belts shall be worn by the equipment operator except that when operating graders from a standing position, the grader operator shall wear safety lines and a harness in place of a seat belt.

(h) Seat belts construction. Seat belts shall meet the requirements of SAE J386, "Operator Restraint Systems for Off-Road Work Machines", 1985; or SAE J1194, "Roll-Over Protective Structures (ROPS) For Wheeled Agricultural Tractors", 1983, as applicable, which are incorporated by reference.

(i) Seat belt maintenance. Seat belts shall be maintained in functional condition, and replaced when necessary to assure proper performance.

(j) Publications. Publications incorporated by reference in this section have been approved by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a). Copies are available from the Administrator for Metal and Nonmetal Mine Safety and Health, MSHA, 4015 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, Virginia 22203, and may be examined at any Metal and Nonmetal District Office. Copies may also be obtained from the Society of Automotive Engineers, 400 Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale, PA 15096.

053-3 Wyo. Code R. § 57.14130

53 FR 32528, 8/25/1988; 53 FR 44588, 11/4/1988

Approved by the Office of Management and Budget under control number 1219-0089