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Turning/Driving in Reverse
While operating a mobile crane in reverse, the risk of accident or injury is greater and extra caution must
be exercised.
Risk of accidents and personnel injury or death is increased when operating
in reverse.
The following cautions must be observed at all times:
• When backing up, the driver must be aware of the needs of other traffic and their safety.
• If the driver does not have visual access to all the areas into which he will be travelling, a guide, who
is in communication with the driver at all times, must be used who can see those areas the driver
cannot.
• An acoustical back-up warning device does not replace the need for a guide.
• Be certain that no personnel or objects are behind the vehicle before moving.
Injury or death may occur while driving in reverse.
Property damage may occur while driving in reverse.
• Rated maneuvering speed is the maximum speed allowed while driving in reverse.
• Follow all other regulations pertaining to driving on construction sites or on local streets.