APPENDIX B
B-6 Terex South Dakota, Inc. Appendix B
APPENDIX - B
(4) Responsibilities associated with problems or malfunctions affecting the operation of the digger
derrick.
(5) Factors affecting stability.
(6) The purpose of placards and decals.
(7) Workplace inspection.
(8) 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; other industries using digger derricks have safety rules pertinent to that industry.
(9) Authorization to operate.
(10) Operator warnings and instructions.
(11) 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.
(12) 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.
9.3.2 Retraining. The operator shall be retrained, when so directed by the user, based on the user’s
observation and evaluation of the operator.
9.3.3 Familiarization. When an operator is directed to operate a digger derrick with which they are not
familiar, they shall receive prior instruction regarding the following items:
(1) The location of the manuals.
(2) The purpose and function of all controls.
(3) Safety devices and operating characteristics specific to the digger derrick.
(4) 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.
9.3.4 Proof of Training. Users providing training should provide successful trainees a means to
evidence their training and should provide such proof if requested by the trainee. The document
evidencing training shall include the following information:
(1) The name of trainee.
(2) The name of entity providing training or retraining.
(3) The name of trainer(s)
(4) Clear identification of the make(s) and model(s) of the digger derrick on which the operator has
been trained.
9.4 Application. The employer and authorized operator shall ensure that the digger derrick is used only for
intended applications as defined in the operating manual, and that recognized safety practices are
observed.
9.5 Alterations. Altering or disabling of safety devices, guards or interlocks, if so equipped, shall be
prohibited.
9.6 Winch Line Rated Load. The user shall specify to the installer the winch line rated working load to be
noted on the Rated Load Capacity Chart (see Section 7.10).
9.7 Electrical Hazard. All applicable safety related work practices intended to protect from electrical
hazards shall be defined and explained to the operator by a qualified person. The operator shall maintain the
appropriate minimum approach distance (MAD) from energized conductors and apparatus, commensurate
with the operator’s qualifications. See Appendix A for the information on the minimum approach distance
(MAD) and other precautions.
9.8 Manufacturer’s Safety Bulletins. The user shall comply with the applicable safety-related bulletins
received from the manufacturer, installer, dealer or owner.
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