Elliott Traffic Safety Service L60, Operator'S Manual

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ANSI/SIA HiReach EEC-0144 V1.3
Responsibilities per
ANSI/SAIA A92.2
f. The purpose of placards and decals.
g. Workplace inspection.
h. Applicable safety rules and regulations, such as Part 4, ANSI C2- latest
revision, 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.
i. Authorization to operate.
j. Operator warnings and instructions.
k. 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.
l. Proper use of personal fall protection equipment
2. Retraining: The operator shall be retrained, when so directed by the user,
based on the user’s observation and evaluation of the operator.
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:
a. The location of the manuals.
b. The purpose and function of all controls.
c. Safety devices and operating characteristics specific to the aerial device.
D. 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.
E. 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.
F. Alterations: Altering or disabling of safety devices, guards, or interlocks if so
equipped shall be prohibited.