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Responsibilities ANSI/ASSE A10.31 EEC-0168 V1.0
Responsibilities per
ANSI/ASSE A10.31
SECTION 8-Responsibilities of Owners
A. General Responsibilities: Each owner shall comply with the requirements of
this section. The following responsibilities pertain to the owner’s inspection,
testing, maintenance, modification, training and transfer of ownership. These
activities shall be performed by a qualified person(s).
B. Inspection and Testing Classifications
1. Initial Inspection and Test: Prior to initial use, all new or modified mobile
units shall be inspected and tested to ensure compliance with the provisions
of this standard. Certification by the manufacturer, the installer, or an
equivalent entity or entities meets this requirement.
2. Regular Inspection and Test: The inspection procedure for mobile units is
divided into two classifications based upon the intervals that inspections and
tests shall be performed. The owners shall set intervals in accordance with
the manufacturer’s recommendations. Such intervals are dependent upon
component function and exposure to wear and deterioration as well as other
agents that adversely affect component life. Two classifications are
designated:
a. Frequent inspection and test
b. Periodic inspection and test
3. Frequent Inspection and Test: items determined by the owner in
accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations for each specific
digger derrick shall be inspected for defects.
Immediately prior to first use during each work shift, the operator shall
perform the following tests and inspections:
a. conduct a walk-around visual inspection to look for damaged components;
cracks; corrosion; excessive wear; and any loose, deformed or missing
bolts, pins, fasteners, locking devices, and covers.
b. Check all controls and associated mechanisms for proper operation to
include, but not limited to the following:
I. Proper operation of interlocks