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
1. Pre-start Inspection: Items determined by the owner in accordance with the
manufacturer’s recommendations for each specific aerial device shall be
inspected for defects prior to each day’s operation. The following tests and
inspections shall be performed by the operator once daily, prior to first use:
a. Operating controls and associated mechanisms for conditions interfering
with proper operation.
b. Visual and audible safety devices for malfunction.
c. Hydraulic or pneumatic systems for observable deterioration or excessive
leakage.
d. Fiberglass and other insulating components for visible damage or
contamination.
e. Missing or illegible operational and instructional markings.
f. Electrical systems of / or related to the aerial device for malfunction, signs
of excessive deterioration, dirt and moisture accumulation.
g. Visual inspection of bolts, pins, and other fasteners for loose, deformed or
missing fasteners and other locking devices.
Any suspected items shall be carefully examined or tested and a determination
made by a qualified person as to whether they constitute a safety hazard. All
unsafe items shall be replaced or repaired before use.
H. Worksite : Before the aerial device is used the worksite shall be surveyed for
hazards such as:
1. Untampered earth fills.
2. Ditches.
3. Drop offs and floor obstructions.
4. Debris.
5. Overhead obstructions and electrical conductors.
6. Weather conditions.
7. Presence of unauthorized persons.
I. Precautions: Before and during each use the operator shall:
1. Check for overhead obstructions and electrical conductors.