Other Manufacturer Procedures
In addition to complying with the rated capacity, the operator must comply with all other manufacturer procedures applicable to the operation of the equipment. If the manufacturer's procedures are unavailable, procedures for the operational controls must be developed by a qualified person. Procedures related to the capacity of the equipment must be developed and signed by a registered professional engineer familiar with the equipment.
All procedures applicable to the operation of the equipment, including rated capacities (load charts), recommended operating speeds, special hazard warnings, instructions, and the operator's manual, must be readily available in the cab at all times for use by the operator.
Operator Attention
The operator must not engage in any practice or activity that diverts attention while operating the equipment, such as using a cell phone (except for signal communications).
Operator Responsibility While the Load is Suspended
The operator must not leave the controls while the load is suspended except where ALL of the following criteria are met:
- The operator remains adjacent to the equipment and is not engaged in any other duties.
- The load is to be held suspended for a period of time exceeding normal lifting operations.
- The competent person determines that it is safe to do so and implements measures necessary to restrain the boom hoist and telescoping, load, swing, and outrigger or stabilizer functions.
- Barricades or caution lines and notices are erected to prevent all employees from entering the fall zone. No employees are permitted in the fall zone.
The four criteria immediately above do not apply to working gear (such as slings, spreader bars, ladders, and welding machines) where the weight of the working gear is negligible relative to the lifting capacity of the equipment as positioned, and the working gear is suspended over an area other than an entrance or exit.
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2-2. Which of the following actions is NOT allowed if the operator leaves the crane controls while a load is suspended?
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