Responsibilities ANSI/ASSE A10.31 EEC-0168 V1.0
Responsibilities per
ANSI/ASSE A10.31
p. If the digger derrick is rated as insulating, it shall be tested for compliance
with the rating of the digger derrick in accordance with one of the
applicable methods as outlined in ANSI/ASSE A10.31, Section 5.4.3.
q. If the digger derrick is rated as insulating, it shall be dielectrically tested
after repair or modification of any component that crosses the insulating
system(s) in accordance with ANSI/ASSE A10.31 Section 5.4.3.
r. An insulating replacement boom shall be tested to ensure conformance to
ANSI/ASSE A10.31 Section 5.4.2.
Any suspected items shall be carefully examined to tested and a determination
made by a qualified person as to whether they constitute a safety hazard. All
unsafe items shall be replaced or repaired before use.
5. Post Event Inspection or Test: After any reported event during which
structural members of a digger derrick are suspected of being subjected to
loading of stresses in excess of design stress such as after an accident
involving overturning of the digger derrick or application of unintended
external mechanical or electrical forces to the digger derrick, the digger
derrick shall be removed from service and subjected to the applicable periodic
inspection requirements of ANSI/ASSE A10.31, Periodic Inspection and
Test section on page 10. In addition to the periodic inspection, supplemental
non-destructive examination procedures or other tests to assist in detecting
possible structural damage to the digger derrick may be required. All damage
items shall be replaced or repaired before the unit is returned to service. A
return to service shall be approved by a qualified person.
C. Inspection Records and Test Records
1. Frequent: Items to be inspected shall be designated to the operator or other
authorized person making frequent inspections. Records of frequent
inspections need not be made. However, where a safety hazard is found, it
shall be reported in writing to a person responsible for the corrective action,
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