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Safety Responsibilities EEC-0052 V1.2
Safety Responsibilities
Signal personnel must also have good vision and sound judgment, know
standard crane signals and be able to clearly give signals. They must have sufficient
experience to recognize hazards and signal the operator to avoid them.
Riggers must have the ability to determine weights and distances. Riggers must
also demonstrate the ability to select and properly use lifting tackle. It is the
responsibility of the management and supervisor to see that riggers are properly
trained.
Crewmembers must be given specific safety responsibilities and potential
hazards. Crewmembers not required for the lifting operation shall be instructed to stay
clear of the lift. Crewmembers must also be instructed to report any unsafe
conditions to the operator, supervisor or management.
Operator’s Responsibilities
Safety must be the operator’s most important concern. The operator must refuse
to operate the boom truck when knowing it is unsafe and should always consult his/her
supervisor if there is any doubt regarding safety. The operator must read and
understand the Owner’s manual and verify that the equipment is in proper working order
and properly set up before operating. The operator must be alert, physically fit, and free
from the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medications that might affect his/her eyesight,
hearing, reactions, or judgment.
Before and during each use, the operator shall measure wind speed from the
aerial platform at the height of use with an anemometer. Do not allow personnel lifts in
wind speeds exceeding 20 miles per hour (32 kilometers per hour) at the raised platform
height when the platform is attached to the boom or jib unless otherwise indicated on
the load chart.
Winds aloft can be much stronger than at the ground. Follow all applicable
instructions for operating an anemometer. Weather can be unpredictable, and the
operator must determine prior to operation whether it is safe to use the equipment given
the conditions. Operators should be aware of high or erratic winds, electric storms,
snow, ice, sleet, or other adverse weather conditions that could affect the safety of