§399.209. Test procedures.
49 C.F.R. § 399.209
The force exerted on a handhold will be measured using a handheld spring scale or force transducer which can be attached to the vehicle and is free to rotate into alignment with a person's hand position.
Hand grasp will be evaluated by observing the handgrip of any individual who conforms with the definition of “person” appearing in § 399.205 of this subpart.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Authority
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 31502; and 49 CFR 1.87.
Source
Source: 44 FR 43732, July 26, 1979, unless otherwise noted.