Safety Responsibilities EEC-0052 V1.2
Safety Responsibilities
personnel or property. If high winds or adverse weather conditions are encountered, do
not use the equipment. If high winds or adverse weather conditions develop during the
lift, terminate the lift.
The operator must see that unnecessary people, equipment and material are
kept out of the work area. The area around the machine shall be kept in order and
properly barricaded.
The operator must understand and be able to accurately interpret the load chart
on the boom truck. It is the operator’s responsibility to determine that the machine can
safely lift and maneuver the load though the range of the lift prior to attempting to lift it.
If any portion of the lift creates a condition of blocked eyesight for the operator, or
when operating in or around hazardous areas, a signal person must be used. Because
the operator is not in the best position to judge distances and may not be able to see all
areas of the work area, a signal person may be necessary at other times. The operator
must understand standard crane signals and take signals from only one designated
signal person. The operator, however, shall take a stop signal from anyone.
Signal Person’s Responsibilities
The signal person must have good vision and sound judgment. The signal
person must know the standard crane signals and be able to give these signals clearly
and quickly. The signal person must also have appropriate experience to be able to
recognize hazards and be able to signal the operator to avoid them. The signal
person’s primary duty is to assist the operator in safe and efficient operation. The
operator’s must depend on the signal person to direct load movements without
endangering people or property. The signal person must also have a clear
understanding of the work being done, and how all steps of the operation fit together.
This will allow the signal person to safely coordinate the job with the operator and
all other crewmembers. The signal person must take up a position where they can be
clearly seen by the operator and clearly observe the entire operation. Standard crane
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