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emergency and safety devices; (5) Lubrication of all moving parts, inspection of filter
element(s), hydraulic oil, engine oil, and coolant, as specified by the manufacturer; (6)
Visual inspection of structural components and other critical components such as
fasteners, pins, shafts, and locking devices; (7) Placard, warnings, and control markings;
(8) Additional Items specified by the manufacturer.
The owner shall not place the aerial platform into service until all malfunctions and
problems have been corrected.
6.7 Annual Inspection. The owner of an aerial platform shall ensure that an annual
inspection is performed on the aerial platform no later than 13 months from the date of
the prior annual inspection. The inspection shall be performed by a person(s) qualified
as a mechanic on the specific make and model of the aerial platform. The inspection
shall include all items specified by the manufacturer for an annual inspection.
6.8 Maintenance Safety Precautions. Before adjustments and repairs are started on an
aerial platform, the following precautions shall be taken as applicable: (1) Powerplant
stopped and starting means rendered inoperative; (2) All controls in the "off" position
and all operating systems secured from inadvertent motion by brakes, blocks, or other
means; (3) Elevating assembly and platform lowered to the full down position, if
possible, or otherwise secured by blocking or cribbing to prevent dropping; (4)
Hydraulic oil pressure relieved from all hydraulic circuits before loosening or removing
hydraulic components; (5) Safety props or latches installed where applicable as
prescribed by the manufacturer.
6.9 Replacement Parts. When parts or components are replaced, they shall be
identical or equivalent to original aerial platform parts or components.
6.10 Maintenance And Inspection Training. The owners shall train their maintenance
personnel in inspection and maintenance of the aerial platform in accordance with the
manufacturer's recommendations and sections 6.2-6.11 of this standard.
6.11 Training.
6.11.1 Operator training. Whenever an owner directs or authorizes an employee
to operate an aerial platform (loading, unloading, inspecting or any form of use) the
owner shall assume the responsibilities of the user as specified in Section 7 of this
standard and shall ensure that the person has been: (1) Trained. (2) Familiarized
with the aerial platform to be operated. (3) Made aware of the responsibilities of
operators as outlined in Section 8 of this standard.
6.11.2 Assistance to user. Upon request of the user, when an owner sells, leases,
rents or provides an aerial platform for any form of beneficial use, the owner at that
time shall offer to do training or advise the user where training may be reasonably
secured.
6.12 Familiarization Upon Delivery. Upon delivery for lease, rental or any form of
beneficial use, the owner shall have the responsibility with the person designated by the
receiving entity for accepting the aerial platform to: 1) Identify the weather resistant
compartment (for manual storage). 2) Confirm the manuals, as specified by the
manufacturer, are on the aerial platform. 3) Review control functions with the operator
or person(s) designated by the user. 4) Review safety devices specific to the model aerial
platform being delivered.
6.13 Operation. When an owner operates an aerial platform, the owner shall have the
responsibilities of users as specified in Section 7 of this standard, and the operating
personnel shall have responsibilities of operators as specified in Section 8 of this
standard.
6.14 Assistance To Users And Operators. If an owner is unable to answer a user's or
operator's question(s) relating to rated capacity, intended use, maintenance, repair,
inspection, or operation of the aerial platform, the owner shall obtain the proper
information from the dealer or manufacturer and provide that information to user or
operator.
