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8.12.1 General Training.
Only personnel who have received general instructions regarding the inspection,
application and operation of aerial devices, including recognition and avoidance of hazards associated with
their operation, shall operate an aerial device. Such items covered shall include, but not necessarily be
limited to, the following issues and requirements:
(1) The purpose and use of manuals.
(2) That operating manuals are an integral part of the aerial device and must be properly stored on the
vehicle when not in use.
(3) A pre-start inspection.
(4) Responsibilities associated with problems or malfunctions affecting the operation of the aerial device.
(5) Factors affecting stability.
(6) The purpose of placards and decals.
(7) Workplace inspection.
(8) Applicable safety rules and regulations, such as Part 4, ANSI C2-2007, 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.
(9) Authorization to operate.
(10) Operator warnings and instructions.
(11) 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.
(12) Proper use of personal fall protection equipment. Fall protection systems criteria and practices are
covered in 29 CFR 1926.502.
8.12.2 Retraining.
The operator shall be retrained, when so directed by the user, based on the user’s
observation and evaluation of the operator.
8.12.3 Familiarization.
When an operator is directed to operate an aerial device they are not familiar with,
the operator, prior to operating, shall be instructed regarding the following items:
(1) The location of the manuals.
(2) The purpose and function of all controls.
(3) Safety devices and operating characteristics specific to the aerial device.
(4) 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.
8.13 Owner as a Lessor.
When owners function as lessors, they shall have the same responsibilities as
specified under Section 11 of this standard.
9. Responsibility of Users.
9.1 General Responsibilities.
Each User shall comply with the requirements of this section.
9.2 Personnel.
Only trained and authorized personnel shall be permitted to operate the aerial device.
9.3 Training, Retraining and Familiarization of Operators.
9.3.1 General Training.
Only personnel who have received general instructions regarding the inspection,
application and operation of aerial devices, including recognition and avoidance of hazards associated with
their operation, shall operate an aerial device. Such items covered shall include, but not necessarily be
limited to, the following issues and requirements:
(1) The purpose and use of manuals.
(2) That operating manuals are an integral part of the aerial device and must be properly stored on the
vehicle when not in use.
(3) A pre-start inspection.
(4) Responsibilities associated with problems or malfunctions affecting the operation of the aerial device.
(5) Factors affecting stability.
