XLB-4232 DC
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by governmental agencies. In no case shall axle loads of the fully loaded vehicle
exceed the Gross Axle Weight Ratings (GAWR) assigned by the manufacturer.
Note: Any change in weight distribution may adversely affect stability.
8.7 Transfer of Ownership. When a change in ownership of an aerial device occurs, it
shall be the responsibility of the seller to provide the manufacturer's manual(s) for
that aerial device to the purchaser. It is the responsibility of the purchaser to notify
the manufacturer of the unit model and serial number and the name and address of
the new owner within 60 days.
8.8 Markings. The markings on the aerial device shall not be removed, defaced, or
altered. All missing or illegible markings shall be promptly replaced.
8.9 Parts. When parts or components are replaced they shall be identical in
specification and function to the original aerial device parts or components or shall
provide an equal or greater factor of safety.
8.10 Safety Bulletins. Owners shall comply with safety related bulletins as received from
the manufacturer, dealer or installer.
8.11 Manuals. The owner shall insure that the operating manual(s) is stored on the
mobile unit.
8.12 Training, Retraining, and Familiarization of
Operators.
8.12.1 Owner as a Renter or Lessor. When an owner functions as a renter or lessor he
shall have the same responsibilities as specified under Section 11 of this standard.
8.12.2 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 C2-1997,
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
8.12.3 Retraining. The operator shall be retrained, when so directed by the user, based
on the user’s observation and evaluation of the operator.
8.12.4 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 :
(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.
