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Can you summarize MGL Chapter 149, Section 18G?
LABOR AND INDUSTRIES > Industrial truck and internal combustion equipment; operation; construction of docks; longshore and waterfront operations
Short Summary
This document governs the operation, construction, and safety requirements for industrial trucks, lift trucks, jitneys, tractors, and internal combustion engine-driven equipment. It also covers the construction of docks and regulations for longshore and waterfront operations. The document mandates that industrial trucks and tractors be equipped with audible horns or warning devices, guards to protect operators, and back rests or guards for handling small or unstable loads. It also requires the construction of docks and car plates to support their load and be securely positioned. Adequate means for moving plates and safe pallet construction are also specified. The document prohibits the operation of internal combustion engine-driven equipment inside buildings or enclosed structures if it poses a risk of harmful exposure to dangerous gases or fumes. It also requires the display of rated capacity on high-lift trucks and sets rules for refueling, testing brakes, and reporting unsafe vehicles. Employers are required to establish and enforce operating rules. The document does not mention specific penalties for non-compliance.
Whom does it apply to?
Operators and employers involved in the operation of industrial trucks, lift trucks, jitneys, tractors, and internal combustion engine-driven equipment; construction of docks; and longshore and waterfront operations
What does it govern?
Industrial truck and internal combustion equipment; operation; construction of docks; longshore and waterfront operations
What are exemptions?
No exemptions are mentioned.
What are the Penalties?
Penalties for non-compliance are not specified in the provided document.
Jurisdiction
Massachusetts