Responsibilities ANSI/ASSE A10.31 EEC-0168 V1.0
Responsibilities per
ANSI/ASSE A10.31
d. Responsibilities associated with problems or malfunctions affecting the
operation of the digger derrick.
e. Factors affecting stability.
f. The purpose of placards and decals.
g. Workplace inspection.
h. Applicable safety rules and regulations, such as Part 4, ANSI/IEEE C2,
National Electrical Safety Code (applies to utility workers as defined in
ANSI/IEEE C2). The above standard is an example, and other industries
using digger derricks have safety rules pertinent to that industry.
i. Authorization to operate.
j. Operator warnings and instructions.
k. Actual operation of the digger derrick. Under the direction of a qualified
person, the trainee shall operate the digger derrick for a sufficient period
of time to demonstrate proficiency in the actual operation of the digger
derrick.
l. Proper use of personal fall protection equipment when the digger derrick is
equipped with a platform(s). Fall protection systems criteria and practices
are covered in 29 CFR 1926.502.
2. Retraining: The operator shall be retrained, when so directed by the user,
based on the user’s observation and evaluation of the operator.
3. Familiarization: When an operator is directed to operate a digger derrick
they are not familiar with, the operator, prior to operating, shall be instructed
regarding the following items and issues:
a. The location of the manuals.
b. The purpose and function of all controls.
c. The safety devices and operating characteristics specific to the digger
derrick.
d. Under the direction of a qualified person, the trainee shall operate the
digger derrick for a sufficient period of time to demonstrate proficiency in
the actual operation of the digger derrick.
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