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(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
10.11.2 Retraining. The operator shall be retrained, when so directed by the user, based
on the user’s observation and evaluation of the operator.
10.11.3 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.
11. Responsibilities of Renters, Lessors or Lessees
11.1 General Responsibilities. Each renter or lessor or lessee shall comply with the
requirements of the applicable section or sections below.
11.1.1 Lessor or Lessee as Dealer or Installer. When a lessor or lessee uses the aerial
device as a dealer or installer he shall have the same responsibilities as specified
under Section 7 of this standard.
11.1.2 Lessor or Lessee as Owner. When a lessor or lessee uses the aerial device as an
owner he shall have the same responsibilities as specified under Section 8 of this
standard.
11.1.3 Lessor or Lessee as User. When a lessor or lessee uses the aerial device as a user
he shall have the same responsibilities as specified under Section 9 of this
standard.
11.1.4 Lessor or Lessee as Operator. When a lessor or lessee uses the aerial device as
an operator he shall have the same responsibilities as specified under Section 10 of
this standard.
11.2 Ownership Duties. The renter or lessor shall carry out the duties of ownership
specified in this standard which are not assigned to the renting entity or lessee as the
user.
11.3 Obligations. Upon delivery each renter or lessor of an aerial device shall provide
the operators manual and the ANSI/SIA A92.2-xxxx Manual of Responsibilities for
dealers, owners, users, operators, lessors and lessees of Vehicle Mounted Elevating
and Rotating Aerial Devices. These manuals shall be stored on the mobile unit.
11.4 Training. The renter or lessor shall offer training or training materials that aid the
renting entity or lessee in the operation, inspection, testing and maintenance of the
aerial device. This training shall be offered initially and subsequently on request.
11.4.1 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
