Digest of COSHAB's Decision After Reconsideration dated May 6, 1977, Docket No. 75-R2D3-1152. Harold Mitchell, Chairman; Ford B. Ford and Mark K. Bowers, Members.
Forklifts, Unattended by Driver. The decision of January 14, 1977 (Digest 11,601) was set aside.
"The remaining issue deals with the allegation that the forklift was `unattended'. 8 Cal. Adm. Code 3669(a)(7) deals with unattended vehicles. The note which is incorporated within the code section provides as follows: `Note: A powered industrial truck is unattended when the operator is 25 feet or more away from the vehicle which remains in his view, or whenever the operator leaves the vehicle
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