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OPERATORS

Crane operation shall be limited to personnel with
the following minimum qualifications:

A. designated persons

B. trainees under the direct supervision of a designated

person

C. maintenance and test personnel (when it is

necessary in the performance of their duties)

D. inspectors (crane).

No one other than the personnel specified above shall
enter the operating area of a crane with the exception
of persons such as oilers, supervisors, and those
specified persons authorized by supervisors whose
duties require them to do so and then only in the
performance of their duties and with the knowledge
of the operator or other persons.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR OPERATORS

Operators shall be required by the employer to pass a
practical operating examination. Qualifications shall
be limited to the specific type of equipment for which
examined.

Operators and operator trainees shall meet the
following physical qualifications:

A. Vision of at least 20/30 Snellen in one eye and

20/50 in the other, with or without corrective lenses.

B. Ability to distinguish colors, regardless of position,

if colors differentiation is required for operation.

C. Adequate hearing with or without hearing aid for

the specific operation.

Evidence of physical defects or emotional instability
which render a hazard to operator or others, which
in the opinion of the examiner could interfere with
the operator's performance may be sufficient cause
for disqualification. In such cases, specialized clinical
or medical judgment and tests may be required.

Evidence that the operator is subject to seizures or
loss of physical control shall be sufficient reason for
disqualification. Specialized medical tests may be
required to determine these conditions.

Operators and operator trainees should have normal
depth perception, coordination, and no tendencies to
dizziness or similar undesirable characteristics.

In addition to the above listed requirements, the
operator shall:

A. Demonstrate the ability to comprehend and interpret

all labels, operator's manuals, safety codes and other
information pertinent to correct crane operations.

B. Possess knowledge of emergency procedures and

implementation of same.

C. Demonstrate to the employer the ability to operate

the specific type of equipment.

D. Be familiar with the applicable safety regulations.

E. Understand responsibility for maintenance

requirements of crane.

F. Be thoroughly familiar with the crane and its

control functions.

G. Understand the operating procedures as outlined by

the manufacturer.

CONDUCT OF OPERATORS

The operator shall not engage in any practice which
will divert his attention while actually operating the
crane.

10 Each operator shall be responsible for those

operations under the operator's direct control.
Whenever there is any doubt as to safety, the
operator shall consult with the supervisor before
handling the loads.

11 The operator should not leave a suspended load

unattended unless specific precautions have been
instituted and are in place.

12 If there is a warning sign on the switch or engine

starting controls, the operator shall not close the
switch or start the engine until the warning sign has
been removed by the appointed person.

13 Before closing the switch or starting the engine, the

operator shall see that all controls are in the "OFF"
or neutral position and all personnel are in the clear.

14 If power fails during operation, the operator shall:

A. move power controls to the "OFF" or neutral

position.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR AND CONDUCT OF OPERATORS AND

OPERATING PRACTICES

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