Rules And Regulations Flashcards
As a worker you should not only know your responsibilities for workplace safety but also those of your employer. An employer must ensure that a worker is trained in the safe operation of equipment. Which will include what 7 things
Selection of appropriate equipment The limitations of the equipment An operators pre use inspection The use of the equipment Basic mechanical and maintenance Loading and unloading of the equipment The hazards specific to the job site
This applies to all lifting devices with a rated capacity over 2000 kgs . The lifting device must legibly show on a plate or weatherproof label what five things
The manufactures rated load capacity The manufactures name The model The serial number Year of manufacture or shipment date
Does a mobile crane or boom truck need to be equipped with a load chart showing the rated capacity and all permitted boom angles and radii, and if it does who’s responsibility is it
The employer
When should the operator familiarize himself with all recent log log book entries
Before operating
Who is responsible for ensuring that the logbook is readily available for inspection by an officer at anytime and that the most current log book is with the crane or available to the operator.
The employer
Give examples of information needed in the logbook
The date/time
Record of hours of service
All defects and when they were detected
Repairs, modifications, checks and tests
Any incident that may affect the safe operation or the crane
Each entry must be signed by the person doing the work
What does the record of certification under section 73 refer too
Any modification or repair to a crane must be inspected and certified by an engineer. To confirm the standard is up to the original capacity.
As the operator if you have any doubts as to the safety of the lift or workers in the area you must do what
Not move any equipment or load until you are satisfied the conditions are safe
Who must ensure the operator/rigger/supervisor are provided with all the information needed to enable them to accurately determine the weight of the load to be lifted
The employer
What are the rules and stipulations for tag lines
If workers are in danger because of load movements then a tag line must be used
Tag line must be of sufficient length to control the load
Must not put the worker in danger
Tag line must not be of conductive material when there is a danger of electrical contact
Tag line must not be used when their use could increase danger to workers
Hand signals must be given in accordance with section 191. What is the first rule of a signaller
Designated signaller must wear a vest/armlet or clothing that clearly identifies the signaller
Who besides a signaller must be visibly distinguishable from other workers
A worker using a remote control lifting device
Lift calculations may be done for many reasons, name four situations where they must be done.
Any lift involving more than one crane
Hoisting personnel
Over 75 capacity for a single crane
Company and site specific rules
Work must be arranged if it is reasonably practical so that a load does not pass over workers. An operator of a lifting device must not pass loads over workers unless ?
No practical alternative exists
And the workers are warned effectively
Who must ensure that all load ratings are clearly visible and legible on all rigging
The employer
