I don't know if there is a government regulation, but some shipping companies do have requirements for heavy packages. UPS requires special marking for packages over 70 pounds (31.5 kg.) For packages over this weight, two people may be used to lift the package. If one person feels comfortable moving the package on his own, he may do so. However, he is not required to move the package alone if it is over the weight limit.
http://www.ups.com/using/services/packaging/over70.html Ted Eckert Regulatory Compliance Engineer American Power Conversion Corporation [email protected] The items contained in this e-mail reflect the personal opinions of the writer and are only provided for the assistance of the reader. The writer is not speaking in an official capacity for APC nor representing APC's official position on any matter. Please respond to Dave Wilson <[email protected]> Sent by: [email protected] To: "'[email protected]'" <[email protected]> cc: From: Dave Wilson <[email protected]>@ieee.org on 08/31/2000 10:00 PM Subject: OSHA regulations One of our sales guys claims that we should have a label on our shipping package to show that it takes two men to lift it. He claims that this is an OSHA requirement. I had a look at their web-site but couldn't find anything in the contents of 29CFR etc. Anyone recognize this? Is it an actual requirement or simply a duty of care? Thanks, Dave Wilson Alidian Networks Inc. ------------------------------------------- This message is from the IEEE EMC Society Product Safety Technical Committee emc-pstc discussion list. To cancel your subscription, send mail to: [email protected] with the single line: unsubscribe emc-pstc For help, send mail to the list administrators: Jim Bacher: [email protected] Michael Garretson: [email protected] For policy questions, send mail to: Richard Nute: [email protected] ------------------------------------------- This message is from the IEEE EMC Society Product Safety Technical Committee emc-pstc discussion list. To cancel your subscription, send mail to: [email protected] with the single line: unsubscribe emc-pstc For help, send mail to the list administrators: Jim Bacher: [email protected] Michael Garretson: [email protected] For policy questions, send mail to: Richard Nute: [email protected]
