Subpart C - Roll-Over Protective Devices

Subpart C applies to agricultural operations with tractors.

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Special Requirements

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Scope: This standard provides the requirements for roll-over protective structures (ROPS) for tractors used in agricultural operations.

Special Requirements: Test and performance requirements, labeling, operating instructions, information, practices, references other standards

1928.51(b)(1) - Roll-over protective structures (ROPS). ROPS shall be provided by the employer for each tractor operated by an employee. Except as provided in paragraph (b)(5) of this section, a ROPS used on wheel-type tractors shall meet the test and performance requirements of 29 CFR 1928.52 - protective frames for wheel-type agricultural tractors -- test procedures and performance requirements, 1928.53 - protective enclosures for wheel-type agricultural tractors - test procedures and performance requirements, or 1926.1002 - protective frames (roll-over protective structures, known as ROPS) for wheel-type agricultural and industrial tractors used in construction, as appropriate. A ROPS used on track-type tractors shall meet the test and performance requirements of 29 CFR 1926.1001 - minimum performance criteria for rollover protective structures for designated scrapers, loaders, dozers, graders, crawler tractors, compactors, and rubber-tired skid steer equipment.

1928.51(b)(2)(ii) - Each seatbelt shall meet the requirements set forth in Society of Automotive Engineers Standard SAE J4C, 1965 Motor Vehicle Seat Belt Assemblies,[2] except as noted hereafter: [Reference paragraph (b)(2)(ii)(A) - (C)].

1928.51(c) - Labeling. Each ROPS shall have a label, permanently affixed to the structure, which states: [Reference paragraph (c)(1) - (4)].

1928.51(d) - Operating instructions. Every employee who operates an agricultural tractor shall be informed of the operating practices contained in appendix A - employee operating instructions, of this part and of any other practices dictated by the work environment. Such information shall be provided at the time of initial assignment and at least annually thereafter.

Scope: This standard provides protective frames for wheel-type agricultural tractors -- test procedures and performance requirements.

Special Requirements: Test and performance requirements, test procedures, references other standards

1928.52(a) - Purpose. The purpose of this section is to establish the test and performance requirements for a protective frame designed for wheel-type agricultural tractors to minimize the frequency and severity of operator injury resulting from accidental upsets. General requirements for the protection of operators are specified in 29 CFR 1928.51 - roll-over protective structures (ROPS) for tractors used in agricultural operations.

1928.52(b) - Types of tests. All protective frames for wheel-type agricultural tractors shall be of a model that has been tested as follows: [Reference paragraph (b)(1) - (2)].

1928.52(d) - Test procedures.

Scope: This standard provides protective enclosures for wheel-type agricultural tractors - test procedures and performance requirements.

Special Requirements: Tests, test procedures, references other standards

1928.53(a) - Purpose. The purpose of this section is to establish the test and performance requirements for a protective enclosure designed for wheel-type agricultural tractors to minimize the frequency and severity of operator injury resulting from accidental upset. General requirements for the protection of operators are specified in 29 CFR 1928.51 - roll-over protective structures (ROPS) for tractors used in agricultural operations.

1928.53(b) - Types of tests. All protective enclosures for wheel-type agricultural tractors shall be of a model that has been tested as follows: [Reference paragraph (b)(1) - (2)].

1928.53(d) - Test procedures.

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