Section 408.18126. Weighing hoppers and scales .  


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  • (1) A dial cover of a scale shall be made of shatter-proof material .

    (2)   A trolley flour scale shall be equipped with a bar-type handle not less than 3/4 inch in diameter for use in moving the scale .

    (3)   Trolley wheels on a weigh hopper or scale located less than 8 1/2 feet from a floor or platform shall be guarded with an enclosure on all exposed sides .

    (4)    A scale cut-off switch shall be totally enclosed and connected to the scale beam in a manner to protect the operator from contact .

    (5)   A handle for an operating device for a trolley switch which hangs less than 6 feet 8 inches from the floor shall be of pliable material .

History: 1979 AC; 1982 AACS .