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Home » US Law » 2022 Maryland Statutes » Labor and Employment » Title 5 - Occupational Safety and Health » Subtitle 5 - Training of Power Equipment Operators

Section 5-501 – “Power Equipment” Defined

    (a)    In this subtitle, “power equipment” means:         (1)    a backhoe;         (2)    a bulldozer;         (3)    a front-end loader;         (4)    skid steer equipment;         (5)    a gradall;         (6)    a scraper pan;         (7)    a crane; or         (8)    a hoist.     (b)    “Power equipment” does not include agricultural equipment that is used in a farming operation.

Section 5-503 – Responsibilities of Employer

    (a)    Each employer that hires employees to operate power equipment shall develop and carry out an employee safety training program designed to inform employees of and train employees in applicable standards for safe operation of power equipment including:         (1)    limitations and use;         (2)    rated load capacities; and         (3)    special hazards.     (b)    On request by the Commissioner, an employer shall give […]