Section 408.10022. Dockboards .

Rule 22. (1) A dockboard shall be of an approved design and construction capable of supporting the imposed load .

(2)   A portable dockboard shall be:

(a)   Secured in position by anchoring or devices which will prevent its slipping .

(b)   Provided with handholds or other means for placement which will protect the employee while handling the dockboard .

(3)   A positive means, such as, but not limited to, chocks, blocks, or brakes, shall be used to restrict a vehicle or rail car from moving while a dockboard is in position .

(4)     A dockboard used in connection with a powered industrial truck shall also comply with rule 2165 of the occupational safety standards commission standard, Part 21. Powered Industrial Trucks, being R 408.12165 of the Michigan Administrative Code .

(5)   A powered dockboard shall be designed and constructed as prescribed in United States department of commerce commercial  standard  CS202-56 (1961), industrial lifts and hinged loading  ramps,  which  is  hereby incorporated by reference, and may be inspected at the Lansing office of the Michigan department of labor. This standard may be purchased at a cost of $1.00 from the Michigan Department of Labor, State Secondary Complex, 7150 Harris Drive, Box 30015, Lansing, Michigan 48909 .

History: 1979 AC.