QUALIFICATIONS FOR AND CONDUCT OF OPERATORS
AND OPERATING PRACTICES
2-7.0.0
05/23/2003
OPERATORS
1. Crane operation shall be limited to personnel with
the following minimum qualifications:
A. Designated persons.
B. Trainees under the direct supervision of a
designated person.
C. Maintenance and test personnel (when it is
necessary in the performance of their duties).
D. Inspectors (crane).
2. No one other than the personnel specified above
shall enter the operating area of a crane with the
exception of persons such as oilers, supervisors,
and those specified persons authorized by
supervisors whose duties require them to do so and
then only in the performance of their duties and
with the knowledge of the operator or other
persons.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR OPERATORS
3. Operators shall be required by the employer to
pass a practical operating examination.
Qualifications shall be limited to the specific type of
equipment for which examined.
4. Operators and operator trainees shall meet the
following physical qualifications:
A. Vision of at least 20/30 Snellen in one eye and
20/50 in the other, with or without corrective
lenses.
B. Ability to distinguish colors, regardless of position,
if colors differentiation is required for operation.
C. Adequate hearing with or without hearing aid for
the specific operation.
5. Evidence of physical defects or emotional
instability which render a hazard to operator or
others, which in the opinion of the examiner could
interfere with the operator's performance may be
sufficient cause for disqualification. In such cases,
specialized clinical or medical judgment and tests
may be required.
6. Evidence that the operator is subject to seizures or
loss of physical control shall be sufficient reason for
disqualification. Specialized medical tests may be
required to determine these conditions.
7. Operators and operator trainees should have
normal depth perception, coordination, and no
tendencies to dizziness or similar undesirable
characteristics.
8. In addition to the above listed requirements, the
operator shall:
A. Demonstrate the ability to comprehend and
interpret all labels, operator's manuals, safety
codes and other information pertinent to correct
crane operations.
B. Possess knowledge of emergency procedures and
implementation of same.
C. Demonstrate to the employer the ability to operate
the specific type of equipment.
D. Be familiar with the applicable safety regulations.
E. Understand responsibility for maintenance
requirements of crane.
F. Be thoroughly familiar with the crane and its
control functions.
G. Understand the operating procedures as outlined
by the manufacturer.
CONDUCT OF OPERATORS
9. The operator shall not engage in any practice,
which will divert his attention while actually
operating the crane.
10. Each operator shall be responsible for those
operations under the operator's direct control.
Whenever there is any doubt as to safety, the
operator shall consult with the supervisor before
handling the loads.
11. The operator should not leave a suspended load
unattended unless specific precautions have been
instituted and are in place.
12. If there is a warning sign on the switch or engine
starting controls, the operator shall not close the
switch or start the engine until the warning sign
has been removed by the appointed person.
13. Before closing the switch or starting the engine,
the operator shall see that all controls are in the
"OFF" or neutral position and all personnel are
in the clear.
14. If power fails during operation, the operator shall:
A. move power controls to the "OFF" or neutral
position.
B. land the suspended load and boom, if practical.
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