R 408.11724
R 408.11724 Controls.
Cite as Mich. Admin. Code R 408.11724
Rule 1724. (1) A side loading mobile refuse packer unit with a top loading hopper
shall have a fixed barrier or a movable barrier interlocked with the power source if a
pinch point is created by the compaction mechanism.
(2) A refuse packer unit with a side loading door shall have the door interlocked with
the power source of the compaction mechanism when the bottom of the loading opening
is less than 6 feet vertically from the loading surface.
(3) Loading compaction controls for a rear loading unit shall be located so that the
operator using the compaction controls has a view of the loading sill.
(4) Operator controls for a mobile unit shall be designed or located so that
unintentional activation will not occur.
(5) Except when guarded as required in R 408.11725(1), a mobile refuse packer unit
shall be equipped with operator controls that require continuous pressure of both hands
on the control devices until the packer blade has moved beyond the pinch point created
where the blade or sweep panel and hopper come together, or shall provide for the blade
or sweep panel to stop not less than 6 inches nor more than 16 inches from the pinch
point and require reactivation to complete the cycle. When using the split cycle, a single
control is sufficient.
(6) Each control device shall be labeled as to its function.