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2703.10.3 Carts and Hand Trucks
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Carts and hand trucks required by FC2703.10.2 to be used to move hazardous materials shall be designed and constructed in accordance with FC 2703.10.3.1 through 2703.10.3.6.
Carts and hand trucks used to move hazardous materials shall be designed to provide a stable base for such movement during handling and shall have a means of restraining containers to prevent accidental dislodgement. Compressed gas containers placed on carts and hand trucks shall be individually restrained.
Carts and hand trucks shall be provided with a device that will enable the operator to safely control movement by providing stops or speed-reduction devices.
The cart or hand truck shall be sturdily constructed of materials compatible with the material being moved.
Carts and hand trucks used to move materials shall not obstruct or be left unattended in any corridor, exit enclosure, or other means of egress.
Incompatible materials shall not be kept on the same cart or hand truck.
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