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Marine Orders - Part 32: Cargo Handling Equipment, Issue 2 (Order No. 14 of 1997)
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Appendix 21
Actuating force: control equipment
The maximum actuating force required to operate controls of materials handling equipment is to be no greater than the following:
| Finger-operated lever | 10 N (either direction) |
|---|---|
| Push button | 25 N |
| Hand-operated lever—console mountedfloor mounted | 50 N (either direction)400 N |
| Pedal | 600 N |
| Steering wheel—manually poweredpower assisted operatingpower assistance not operating | 250 N250 N600 N |