Snorkel XT24SD-sn000001+ - Manual (Page 39)

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user shall obtain the proper information from the dealer, owner, or manufacturer and provide that
information to the operator before use of the aerial platform in the application of concern.
Shutdown of Aerial Platform - The user shall authorize and direct the operating personnel to cease
operation of the aerial platform in case of any suspected malfunctions of the aerial platform, or any
hazard or potentially unsafe condition that may be encountered, and to request further information
as to safe operation from the owner, dealer, or manufacturer before further operation of the
aerial platform.
Record Retention - The user shall retain the following records for at least 3 years:
a)
Records of the operator(s) trained on each model of an aerial platform.
b) Written records of the frequent and annual inspections shall be kept by the user when
performing the inspections. The records shall include the date of inspection, any
deficiencies found, the corrective action recommended and identification of the person(s)
performing the repair.
c) Written records of all repairs accomplished on the aerial platform, including the date of any
such repair, a description of the work accomplished, and the identification of the person(s)
performing the repair.
Modifications - A user shall not modify or concur in modification of an aerial platform without the
specific written approval of the manufacturer of the aerial platform.
Manufacturer's Safety Bulletins - The user shall comply with safety-related bulletins as received
from the manufacturer, dealer, or owner.
Responsibilities of Operators:
The information in this standard must be supplemented by good job management, safety control,
and the application of sound principles of safety, training, inspection, maintenance, application and
operation consistent with all data available regarding the parameters of intended use and expected
environment. Since the user has direct control over the application and operation of aerial
platforms, conformance with good safety practices in this area is the responsibility of the user and
the operating personnel, including the operator. Decisions on the use and operation of the aerial
platform must always be made with due consideration for the fact that the machine will be carrying
personnel whose safety is dependent on those decisions.
The operator shall be aware that the operating and safety manuals, including the manual that
defines the responsibilities of dealers, owners, leasers, lessees, users and operators are stored on
the aerial platform and the location where they are stored. The operator shall be familiar with the
manuals stored on the aerial platform and consult them when questions arise with respect to the
aerial platform.
Before each day or at the beginning of each shift, the aerial platform shall be given a visual
inspection and functional test including but not limited to the following: