Handheld Equipment

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-012828",
  "term": "Handheld Equipment",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. Relating to equipment that meets any of the following criteria:(1) It is carried by the operator throughout the performance of its intended function.(2) It is designed to operate multi-positionally, such as upside down or sideways, to complete its intended function.(3) It has a combined engine and equipment dry weight under 16.0 kilograms, has no more than two wheels, and at least one of the following attributes is also present:(i) The operator provides support or carries the equipment throughout the performance of its intended function. Carry means to completely bear the weight of the equipment, including the engine. Support means to hold a piece of equipment in position to prevent it from falling, slipping, or sinking, without carrying it.(ii) The operator provides support or attitudinal control for the equipment throughout the performance of its intended function. Attitudinal control involves regulating the horizontal or vertical position of the equipment.(4) It is an auger with a combined engine and equipment dry weight under 22.0 kilograms.(5) It is used in a recreational application with a combined total vehicle dry weight under 20.0 kilograms. Note that snowmobiles, offroad motorcycles, and all-terrain vehicles are regulated under 40 CFR part 1051 and marine vessels are regulated under 40 CFR part 1045.(6) It is a hand-supported jackhammer or rammer/compactor. This does not include equipment that can remain upright without operator support, such as a plate compactor.\n\n2. Relating to equipment that meets any of the following criteria: (1) It is carried by the operator throughout the performance of its intended function. (2) It is designed to operate multi-positionally, such as upside down or sideways, to complete its intended function. (3) It has a combined engine and equipment dry weight under 16.0 kilograms, has no more than two wheels, and at least one of the following attributes is also present: (i) The operator provides support or carries the equipment throughout the performance of its intended function. Carry means to completely bear the weight of the equipment, including the engine. Support means to hold a piece of equipment in position to prevent it from falling, slipping, or sinking, without carrying it. (ii) The operator provides support or attitudinal control for the equipment throughout the performance of its intended function. Attitudinal control involves regulating the horizontal or vertical position of the equipment. (4) It is an auger with a combined engine and equipment dry weight under 22.0 kilograms. (5) It is used in a recreational application with a combined total vehicle dry weight under 20.0 kilograms. (6) It is a hand-supported jackhammer or rammer/compactor. This does not include equipment that can remain upright without operator support, such as a plate compactor.",
  "references": [
    "40 CFR 1054.801 (CFR 2013)",
    "86 FR 34308; 40 CFR 1054.801 (CFR 2021)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/handheld-equipment/"
}