DIGGER DERRICK
-VII
Digger Derrick Terex South Dakota, Inc. 463280 - 9/14
SAFETY
BOOM AND LIFTING OPERATIONS
1. Never operate the Digger Derrick unless you know the location, function, and operation of all the
controls, including emergency and accessory operation.
2. Avoid abrupt starts, stops and reversal of direction. Operate all controls slowly for smooth motion.
3. Keep all parts of your body away from moving parts to avoid injury
4. Do not place the boom in open traffic lanes. Stop traffic or barricade lanes to divert traffic from area.
5. Never allow ground personnel to come in contact with the Digger Derrick, vehicle, or vehicle
attachments while in operation near energized power lines.
6. Do not exceed the capacities (as listed on the load capacity chart) for boom extensions, angles, working
zone, and winch line capacity.
7. Do not allow ground personnel to stand or walk under a suspended load.
8. Always operate boom controls while at the control station on the vehicle. Never operate the Digger
Derrick boom controls while standing on the ground, unless operating with radio remote controls where
the operator does not touch the vehicle(s) and the ground at the same time.
9. If the vehicle is setup on a slope, stability will be affected. Block and crib as required to level the Digger
Derrick to achieve full capacity.
10. Do not pull poles embedded in the ground using the boom, winch, extension or outriggers, use a pole
puller.
11. Do not attempt to lift any items embedded, frozen, or stuck to the ground.
12. Remain at the controls at all times with a suspended load on the winch line unless all the conditions for
unattended operation are met.
13. The operator must always remain at the controls when personnel are in the platform if not equipped with
upper controls.
14. Do not lift personnel with the load line.
15. A synthetic load line must be considered conductive due to contamination, moisture, and dirt. Do not
allow the load line to contact energized power lines.
16. Inspect the load line daily for damage. Keep clean and dry to extend the life of the load line. Do not
operate with a damaged or frayed load line.
17. Do not hook the load line back onto itself, use a sling
18. Inspect all slings and rigging daily. The working capacity of all rigging must be suitable for the load being
lifted.
19. Hooks must be equipped with an operational safety latch
20. Use only compliant hot line tools for lifting energized conductors. Clean and inspect all fiberglass on the
conductor lifter before use. Dirty or damaged fiberglass may be conductive.
DURING OPERATION
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