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Safety Responsibilities EEC-0052 V1.2
Safety Responsibilities
It is your responsibility to know and understand this specific requirements and
hazards that exist. It is also your responsibility to know and understand all government
regulations that apply to the work being performed with this boom truck. You shall
make these items known to all personnel working with this equipment or in the area, so
that everyone can take the necessary and required safety precautions. Failure to read
these instructions can result in death or serious injury.
It is your responsibility to operate and maintain your boom truck with skill, good
judgment, and caution. Following recognized safety procedures will help you avoid
accidents. Modifications to any part of this boom truck can create a safety hazard and
therefore shall not be made without written approval from Elliott Equipment Company.
Use only Elliott factory approved parts to maintain this equipment. If this boom truck is
rebuilt or remounted, mounting procedures, re-testing, and re-certification are
required in accordance to instructions provided by Elliott Equipment Company.
Safety is dependent on all people associated with this boom truck. The overall
condition of the equipment, maintenance and inspection procedures are just as
important as safe operating procedures and a positive attitude towards safety. All of
these procedures properly applied will significantly reduce the likelihood of an accident
or equipment failure.
Management/Supervisory Responsibilities
As an owner or employer, it is your responsibility to establish a safe working
environment for your operator and other employees or people working in within
proximity of your equipment. It is your responsibility to instruct or provide instruction
to the operator in safe operation of your equipment. It is also your responsibility to
provide the operator with properly maintained equipment and qualified crewmembers.
Verify that operators are properly trained, competent, physically fit, and if required by
local regulations or project requirements, licensed. Good vision, good judgment,
coordination, and mental ability are required. Any individual that lacks any of these
qualities should not be allowed to operate a boom truck.