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Elevating and Rotating Aerial Devices. These manuals shall be stored on the mobile unit.
11.4Training. The renter or lessor shall offer training or training materials that aid the renting entity or lessee in the operation, inspection, testing and maintenance of the aerial device. This training shall be offered initially and subsequently on request.
11.4.1General Training. Only personnel who have received general instructions regarding the inspection, application and operation of aerial devices, including recognition and avoidance of hazards associated with their operation, shall operate an aerial device. Such items covered shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following issues and requirements:
(1)The purpose and use of manuals.
(2)That operating manuals are an integral part of the aerial device and must be properly stored on the vehicle when not in use.
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(4)Responsibilities associated with problems or malfunctions affecting the operation of the aerial device.
(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
(applies to utility workers as defined in ANSI C2). The above standard is an example; other industries using aerial devices have safety rules pertinent to that industry.
(9)Authorization to operate.
(10)Operator warnings and instructions.
(11)Actual operation of the aerial device. Under the direction of a qualified person, the trainee shall operate the aerial device for a sufficient period of time to demonstrate proficiency in the actual operation of the aerial device.
(12)Proper use of personal fall protection equipment.
11.4.2Familiarization. When an operator is directed to operate an aerial device he/she is not familiar with, the operator, prior to operating, shall be instructed regarding the following items and issues:
(1)The location of the manuals.
(2)The purpose and function of all controls.
(4)Safety devices and operating characteristics specific to the aerial device.
11.5Communications. In the event the manufacturer or installer provides the renter or lessor manuals, bulletins, or other materials for the information of the user of an aerial device, the renter or lessor shall pass them on to the user without any undue delay.
DENOTES
PROHIBITED
ZONE
Figure 6-1. Minimum Safe Approach Distances
Do not allow machine, personnel, or conductive materials inside prohibited zone. Maintain
Minimum Safe Approach Distances
M.S.A.D. from all energized lines and parts as well as those shown. Assume all electrical parts and wires are energized unless known otherwise.
Diagrams shown are only for purposes of illustrating M.S.A.D. work positions, not all work positions.
Voltage Range
(Phase to Phase)
0 to 300V
Over 300V to 50KV Over 50KV to 200KV Over 200KV to 350KV Over 350KV to 500KV Over 500KV to 750KV Over 750KV to 1000KV
Minimum Safe Approach Distance
(Feet) |
| (Meters) |
| Avoid Contact | |
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| |
10 | 3.05 | |
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15 | 4.60 | |
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20 | 6.10 | |
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25 | 7.62 | |
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