Regulations last checked for updates: May 13, 2024

Title 30 - Mineral Resources last revised: May 09, 2024
§ 56.16016 - Lift trucks.

Fork and other similar types of lift trucks shall be operated with the—

(a) Upright tilted back to steady and secure the load;

(b) Load in the upgrade position when ascending or descending grades in excess of 10 percent;

(c) Load not raised or lowered enroute except for minor adjustments; and

(d) Load-engaging device downgrade when traveling unloaded on all grades.

authority: 30 U.S.C. 811.
source: 50 FR 4054, Jan. 29, 1985, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 30 CFR 56.16016