Mich. Admin. Code R. 408.12153

Current through Vol. 24-21, December 1, 2024

Section R. 408.12153 - Testing

Rule 2153.

(1) An employer shall test an employee before authorizing the employee to operate a powered industrial truck, except a motorized hand truck. The test shall check the employees on the following:

(a) Operating ability.

(b) Knowledge of the equipment.

(c) Knowledge of the requirements contained in R 408.12171 to R 408.12193.

(d) Knowledge of daily checks.

(2) An employer shall provide for a performance test to determine whether the employee can operate the assigned powered industrial truck through the functions necessary to perform the required work.

(3) An employee who has a valid permit to operate a powered industrial truck issued by another employer may be tested as prescribed in this rule without meeting the training requirements of R 408.12152.

Mich. Admin. Code R. 408.12153

1979 AC; 1983 AACS; 2016 MR 16, Eff. 8/17/2016