Ordinance on Industrial Safety and Health
Ministry of Labour Ordinance No. 32 of September 30, 1972
Latest Amendments:
Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare Ordinance No. 47 of March 30, 2007
In Japanese
掲載日：2008.03.28
Part II Safety Standards
Chapter I-2 Material Handling Machine, etc.
Section 1 Vehicle Type Material Handling Machine, etc.
Subsection 1 General Provisions
Article 151-2 (Definition)
- (1) The term “vehicle type material handling machine, etc.” as used in this Ordinance of Ministry shall means those falling under any of the following each item:
- (i) The forklift
- (ii) The shovel-loader
- (iii) The fork loader
- (iv) The straddle carrier
- (v) The transporting vehicle on rough terrain
- (vi) The in-yard transporting vehicle (meaning the automobile constructed to exclusively transport cargoes [limited to the one with the length of 4.7 m or less, the width of 1.7 m or less and the height of 2.0 m or less] having the maximum speed of 15 km/h or less [excluding the one falling under the preceding item]).
- (vii) The truck (meaning the automobile constructed to exclusively transport cargoes [excluding the one falling under the preceding two items ]).
Article 151-3 (Work Plan)
- (1) The employer shall, when carrying out the work using a vehicle type material handling machine, etc. (excluding the work travelling on the road using a transporting vehicle on rough terrain or a truck; the same shall apply hereinafter up to Article 151-7), establish in advance a work plan in conformity with the space and landform of the place pertaining to the said work, the type and capability of the said machine, and the type and shape of the cargo, and carry out the work by the said work plan.
- (2) The work plan set forth in the preceding paragraph shall be the one describing the travelling route of the said machine, etc., and the method of the work by the said machine, etc.
- (3) The employer shall, when having established the work plan set forth in paragraph (1), make the matters described pursuant to the provision of the preceding paragraph known to the workers concerned.
Article 151-4 (Operation Leader)
- (1) The employer shall, when carrying out the work using a vehicle type material handling machine, etc., designate a leader for the said work, and have the said leader direct the work based on the work plan set forth in paragraph (1) of the preceding Article.
Article 151-5 (Speed Limit)
- (1) The employer shall, when carrying out the work using a vehicle type material handling machine, etc., (excluding the one having maximum speed of10 km/h or less), in advance, set the appropriate speed limit for the vehicle type material handling machine, etc., corresponding to the landform and conditions of the ground, etc., of the place pertaining to the said work and carry out the work by the set speed limit.
- (2) The operator of the vehicle type material handling machine, etc., set forth in the preceding paragraph shall not operate the vehicle type material handling machine, etc., at speeds exceeding the speed limit set forth in the same paragraph.
Article 151-6 (Prevention of Falling, etc.)
- (1) The employer shall, when carrying out the work using a vehicle type material handling machine, etc., take necessary measures for the travelling route of the said machine, etc., such as maintaining the necessary width, preventing uneven settling of the ground and collapse of shoulder in order to prevent workers from dangers due to overturning or falling of the said machine, etc.
- (2) The employer shall, in the case where the work using a vehicle type material handling machine, etc., is carried out at road shoulder, inclined place, etc., and when it is liable to cause dangers to workers due to overturning or falling of the said machine, etc., arrange a guide, and have the said person guide the said machine, etc.
- (3) The operator of the vehicle type material handling machine, etc., set forth in the preceding paragraph shall follow the instructions given by the guide set forth in the same paragraph.
Article 151-7 (Prevention of Workers Being Hit)
- (1) The employer shall, when carrying out the work using a vehicle type material handling machine, etc., not allow a worker to enter a place, which is liable to cause dangers to workers due to being hit by the vehicle type material handling machine, etc., during operation or its cargo. However, this shall not apply to when arranging a guide and having the said person guide the said machine, etc.
- (2) The operator of the vehicle type material handling machine, etc., set forth in the preceding paragraph shall follow the instruction given by the guide set forth in the proviso of the same paragraph.
Article 151-8 (Signals)
- (1) The employer shall, when placing a guide for a vehicle type material handling machine, etc., set fixed signals and have the said guide give the signals.
- (2) The operator of the vehicle type material handling machine, etc., set forth in the preceding paragraph shall follow the signals set forth in the same paragraph.
Article 151-9 (Prohibition of Entry)
- (1) The employer shall, as regards a vehicle type material handling machine, etc., (excluding the one equipped with a device for preventing a fork, a shovel or an arm from unexpected descending because of its structure), not allow a worker to enter the place under its fork, shovel or arm, or cargo supported by them. However this shall not apply to the case where works repairing or checking, etc., are carried out, and when having the worker engaging in the said work use a safety prop or a safely block, etc., in order to prevent a worker from dangers due to unexpected descending of the fork, the shovel or the arm.
- (2) The worker carrying out the work set forth in the proviso of the preceding paragraph shall use the safety prop, the safety block, etc., set forth in the proviso of the same paragraph.
Article 151-10 (Loading of Cargo)
- (1) The employer shall, when loading cargo on a vehicle type material handling machine, etc., comply with the following provisions:
- (i) To load cargo in a manner to prevent uneven loading.
- (ii) For a transporting vehicle on rough terrain, an in-yard transporting vehicle or a truck, to take such necessary measures as roping or sheeting cargoes , etc., in order to prevent workers from dangers due to collapsing or falling of cargo.
Article 151-11 (Measures to be taken in the Case of Leaving the Operating Station)
- (1) The employer shall, when the operator of a vehicle type material handling machine, etc., leaves the operating station, have the said operator take the following measures:
- (i) To place a cargo handling device of the fork, shovel, etc., at the lowest descending position.
- (ii) To stop a prime mover and take measures of setting the brake securely to keep the machine in stopped condition, etc., in order to prevent a vehicle type material handling machine, etc., from breaking into a run.
- (2) The operator set forth in the preceding paragraph shall take measures listed in each item of the same paragraph when leaving the operating station of the vehicle type material handling machine, etc.
Article 151-12 (Transfer of a Vehicle Type Material Handling Machine, etc.)
- (1) The employer shall, when using a loading plate, fills, etc., in the case where a vehicle type material handling machine, etc., is loaded to a truck, etc., or is unloaded from a truck, etc., by self-propelling or towing for transferring the said machine, comply with the following provisions in order to prevent dangers due to overturning, falling, etc. of the said machine:
- (i) To load or unload at a level and firm place.
- (ii) When using a loading plate, to use the one with a sufficient length, width and strength, and fix it securely with appropriate incline.
- (iii) When using fills or a temporary stand, etc., to secure a sufficient width, strength and appropriate incline.
Article 151-13 (Restriction on Ride)
- (1) The employer shall, when carrying out the work using a vehicle type material handling machine, etc. (excluding a transporting vehicle on rough terrain and a truck), not allow a worker to ride on places other than the seat. However, this shall not apply to when having taken measures to prevent workers from dangers due to falling.
Article 151-14 (Restriction on the Use for Other than Main Purpose)
- (1) The employer shall not use a vehicle type material handling machine, etc., for other than its main purpose of lifting a load, raising or lowering a worker, etc. However, this shall not apply to when it is unlikely to cause dangers to workers.
Article 151-15 (Repair, etc.)
- (1) The employer shall, when carrying out the work repairing a vehicle type material handling machine, etc., or fitting or removing its attachments, designate a person to direct the said work and have the said person carry out the following matters:
- (i) To decide a work procedure, and supervise the work directly.
- (ii) To monitor the use of a safety prop, a safety block, etc., set forth in the proviso of paragraph (1) of Article 151-9.
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