R 408.11725 Guards.

Rule 1725. (1) After September 25, 1974, a rear loading mobile refuse packer unit shall be guarded to prevent employee access to the pinch point caused by the packing cycle by 1 of the following devices: (a) A movable barrier designed to withstand repetitive use and remain in alignment and prevent the operator from reaching the pinch point created during the packing cycle. The barrier shall be provided with a cushion along its entire length where the barrier meets the sill to prevent chance of injury. The barrier shall be interlocked with the packing cycle so that it is in place before the packer mechanism closes to not less than 6 inches nor more than 14 inches of the pinch point. (b) An elevating hopper which rises not less than 6 feet above the working surface before the packer blade closes to within 6 inches of the hopper sill. (c) A fixed or movable barrier or other safety device which will prevent access to the pinch point by an employee. (2) An operator of a mobile refuse packer may use the controls prescribed in R 408.11724(5) in lieu of fixed or movable barriers. (3) An exposed pinch point created by mechanical controls or lifting arms on a mobile refuse packer unit shall be guarded. STATIONARY UNITS