Section 408.16242. Hopper filling methods.  


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  • The method used to fill a hopper more than  5  feet   above  a floor or platform of a plasticizer shall be 1 of the following:

    (a)   A barrel dumper that is used with a hoist.

    (b)   A barrel dumper or an enclosed platform on  a  powered industrial truck.

    (c)   A portable stair that has handrails and wheel locks.

    (d)  A platform that is located not more than 5 feet below the hopper opening.

    (e)   An automatic feed system.

    (f)  Another method that does not expose the employee to a hazard.

History: 1979 AC; 1992 AACS.