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8.12 Training, Retraining, and Familiarization of Operators.
8.12.1 Owner as a Renter or Lessor. When an owner functions as
a renter or lessor he shall have the same responsibilities as
specified under Section 11 of this standard.
8.12.2 General Training. Only personnel who have received
general instructions regarding the inspection, application and
operation of aerial devices, including recognition and
avoidance of hazards associated with their operation, shall
operate an aerial device. Such items covered shall include,
but not necessarily be limited to, the following issues and
requirements:
(1) The purpose and use of manuals.
(2) That operating manuals are an integral part of the
aerial device and must be properly stored on the
vehicle when not in use.
(3) A pre-start inspection.
(4) Responsibilities associated with problems or
malfunctions affecting the operation of the aerial
device.
(5) Factors affecting stability.
(6) The purpose of placards and decals.
(7) Workplace inspection.
(8) Applicable safety rules and regulations, such as Part
4, ANSI C2-1997, National Electrical Safety Code
(applies to utility workers as defined in ANSI C2).
The above standard is an example; other industries
using aerial devices have safety rules pertinent to
that industry.
(9) Authorization to operate.
(10) Operator warnings and instructions.
(11) Actual operation of the aerial device. Under the
direction of a qualified person, the trainee shall
operate the aerial device for a sufficient period of
time to demonstrate proficiency in the actual
operation of the aerial device.
(12) Proper use of personal fall protection equipment.
8.12.3 Retraining. The operator shall be retrained, when so
directed by the user, based on the user’s observation and
evaluation of the operator.
8.12.4 Familiarization. When an operator is directed to operate an
aerial device he/she is not familiar with, the operator, prior to
operating, shall be instructed regarding the following items
and issues:
(1) The location of the manuals.
(2) The purpose and function of all controls.
(3) Safety devices and operating characteristics specific
to the aerial device.
9. Responsibility of Users.
9.1 General Responsibilities. Each User shall comply with the
requirements of this section.
9.2 Personnel. Only trained and authorized personnel shall be
permitted to operate the aerial device.
9.3 Training, Retraining, and Familiarization of Operators.
9.3.1 General Training. Only personnel who have received
general instructions regarding the inspection, application and
operation of aerial devices, including recognition and
avoidance of hazards associated with their operation, shall
operate an aerial device. Such items covered shall include,
but not necessarily be limited to, the following issues and
requirements:
(1) The purpose and use of manuals.
(2) That operating manuals are an integral part of the
aerial device and must be properly stored on the
vehicle when not in use.
(3) A pre-start inspection.
(4) Responsibilities associated with problems or
malfunctions affecting the operation of the aerial
device.
(5) Factors affecting stability.
(6) The purpose of placards and decals.
(7) Workplace inspection.
(8) Applicable safety rules and regulations, such as Part
4, ANSI C2-1997, National Electrical Safety Code.
(Applies to utility workers as defined in ANSI C2).
The above standard is an example; other industries
using aerial devices have safety rules pertinent to
that industry.
(9) Authorization to operate.
(10) Operator warnings and instructions.
(11) Actual operation of the aerial device. Under the
direction of a qualified person, the trainee shall
operate the aerial device for a sufficient period of
time to demonstrate proficiency in the actual
operation of the aerial device.
(12) Proper use of personal fall protection equipment.
9.3.2 Retraining. The operator shall be retrained, when so
directed by the user, based on the user’s observation and
evaluation of the operator.
9.3.3 Familiarization. When an operator is directed to operate an
aerial device he/she is not familiar with, the operator, prior to
operating, shall be instructed regarding the following items
and issues:
(1) The location of the manuals.
(2) The purpose and function of all controls.
(3) Safety devices and operating characteristics specific
to the aerial device.
9.4 Application. The employer and assigned operator shall
insure that the aerial device is used only for intended
applications as defined in the operating manual, and that
recognized safety practices are observed.
9.5 Mobile Operation. Before and during driving, the driver
shall:
(1) Avoid traveling on any surface that adversely affects
vehicle stability.
(2) Maintain a safe distance from obstacles and
overhead lines.
(3) Maintain communications between the driver and the
operator.
(4) Under all travel conditions, the driver shall limit travel
speed in accordance with conditions of the ground
surface, congestion, and slope.
9.6 Alterations. Altering or disabling of safety devices, guards,
or interlocks if so equipped shall be prohibited.
9.7.1 Bare-Hand Work. For bare-hand work, a Category “A” aerial
device shall be used.
9.8 Lower Controls. The lower controls of aerial devices shall
not be used for continuous operation with personnel in the
platform.
10. Responsibilities of Operators
10.1 General Responsibilities. Each operator shall comply with
the requirements of this section.
10.2 Operation. During operation of the aerial device all platform
occupants shall use appropriate fall protection connected to
the aerial device at the platform position.
10.3 Work Platform. The operator shall not use railings, planks,
ladders or any other device in or on the work platform for
achieving additional working height or reach.