R 408.10505 Definitions; M, O.

Rule 505. (1) "Mobile elevating platform" means a type of freestanding scaffolding that can be manually moved horizontally from 1 area to another and raised or lowered manually or with power to predetermined heights. (2) “Obstruction detector” means a control that will stop the suspended or supported unit in the direction of travel if an obstruction is encountered, and will allow the unit to move only in a direction away from the obstruction. (3) “Operating control” means a mechanism regulating or guiding the operation of equipment that ensures a specific operating mode. (4) “Operating device” means a device actuated manually to activate a control. (5) “Outrigger” means a device, used singly or in pairs, for suspending a working platform from work, storage, and rigging locations on the building being serviced. Unlike davits, an outrigger reacts its operating moment load as at least 2 opposing vertical components acting into 2 or more distinct roof points and or attachments.