Responsibilities ANSI/ASSE A10.31 EEC-0168 V1.0
Responsibilities per
ANSI/ASSE A10.31
vehicle exceed the gross axle weight ratings (GAWR) assigned by the
manufacturer.
NOTE: Any change in weight distribution may adversely affect stability.
G. Transfer of Ownership: When a change in ownership of a digger derrick occurs,
it shall be the responsibility of the seller to provide the manufacturer’s manual(s)
for that digger derrick to the purchaser. It is the responsibility of the purchaser to
notify the manufacturer of the unit model, serial number, and the name and
address of the new owner within 60 days. If the owner uses other entities as
agents (i.e. brokers) for the sale or the arrangement of a sale of a digger
derrick(s), the owners or agents responsibilities under this section continue.
H. Markings: The markings on the digger derrick shall not be removed, defaced, or
altered. All missing or illegible markings shall be promptly replaced.
I. Parts: When parts or components are replaced, they shall be identical. In
specification and function to the original digger derrick parts or components or
shall provide an equal or greater factor of safety.
J. Safety Bulletins: Owners shall comply with safety-related bulletins as received
from the manufacturer, dealer or installer.
K. Manuals: The owner shall ensure that the operating manual(s) is stored on the
mobile unit.
L. Training, Retraining and Familiarization of Operators
1. General Training: Only personnel who have received general instructions
regarding the inspection, application and operation of digger derricks,
including recognition and avoidance of hazards associated with their
operation, shall operate a digger derrick. Such items covered shall include,
but not necessarily be limited to the following issues and requirements:
a. The purpose and use of manuals.
b. That operating manuals are an integral part of the digger derrick and must
be properly stored on the vehicle when not in use.
c. A pre-start inspection.
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