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49 CFR 399.209: Test procedures.
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 49—Transportation
- Subtitle B—Other Regulations Relating to Transportation
- CHAPTER III—FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
- SUBCHAPTER B—FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY REGULATIONS
- PART 399—EMPLOYEE SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS
- Subpart L—Step, Handhold, and Deck Requirements for Commercial Motor Vehicles
(a) The force exerted on a handhold will be measured using a handheld spring scale or force transducer which can be attached to the vehicle and is free to rotate into alignment with a person's hand position.
(b) Hand grasp will be evaluated by observing the handgrip of any individual who conforms with the definition of “person” appearing in § 399.205 of this subpart.
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