MWE Regulation 30 Drive Shafts
(1) Where the seizure of the drive shaft between the mobile work equipment and its accessories or anything towed is likely to involve a risk to safety every employer shall

a. ensure that the work equipment has a means of preventing such seizure; or

b. where seizure cannot be avoided, take every possible measure to avoid an adverse effect on the safety of an employee.

(2) Every employer shall ensure that-

a. where mobile work equipment has a shaft for the transmission of energy between it and other mobile work equipment; and

b. the shaft could become soiled or damaged by contact with the ground while uncoupled, the work equipment has a system for safeguarding the shaft.

 
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