Section 29-223-18a - Operating safety rules and practices. Operator responsibility(a) Safe operation is the responsibility of the operator; the operator is responsible for operations under his or her direct control. The operator shall develop safe working habits and be aware of hazardous conditions in order to protect the operator, other persons and the hoisting equipment and material.(b) The operator shall be responsible for providing firm footing for the hoisting equipment to complete the lift safely or to transport the machine in a safe manner.(c)Storage of items in the cab. (1) Necessary clothing and personal belongings shall be stored in such a manner as to avoid interfering with access or operation.(2) Tools, oil cans, waste and other necessary items shall be stored in the toolbox and shall not be permitted to lie loose in or about the cab.(d) Whenever there is any concern about safety, the operator shall consult with a supervisor and cease operations until a qualified person has determined that the hoisting equipment may be safely operated.(e) The operator shall obey a stop order from any legitimate source.(f) The operator shall be familiar with the operation and function of all hoisting equipment controls and instruments.(g) The operator shall read and be familiar with the operator's manual for the particular equipment operated.(h) The operator shall not engage in any practice that may divert such operator's attention from hoisting equipment operation.(i) The operator shall not operate hoisting equipment when mentally or physically unfit.(j) The operator shall respond to signals from the person directing the lift or the appointed signal person.(k) Before leaving hoisting equipment unattended, the operator shall:(1) Land any load, bucket, lifting magnet or other device;(2) Disengage the master clutch, if equipped;(3) Set travel, swing, brakes and other locking devices;(4) Put controls in the off or neutral position;(5) Secure the hoist against accidental travel; and(6) Stop the engine. When stops are frequent, the operator may leave the engine running when the operator is situated to observe unauthorized entry and the hoisting equipment is located within an area protected from unauthorized entry.(l) If the operator finds a warning sign on the switch or engine starting controls, the operator shall not close the switch or start the engine until the warning sign has been removed by a person with authority to do so.(m) Before closing the switch or starting the engine, the operator shall see that all controls are in the off or neutral position and that all persons are clear of the hoisting equipment.(n) If power fails during operations, the operator shall set all brakes and locking devices, move all clutches or other power controls to the off or neutral position and, if practical, land the suspended load under brake control.(o) The operator shall be familiar with the proper care of the hoisting equipment. The operator shall test all controls at the start of a new work shift, as provided by subsection (f) of section 29-223-23a of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies. If adjustments or repairs are necessary, the operator shall promptly report to a person responsible for the repair of such equipment and to the next operator. Operations may not begin until the necessary adjustments or repairs have been made.(p) The operator shall follow the manufacturer's boom assembly and disassembly procedures. If there is to be any deviation from such procedures, the boom or boom sections shall be blocked to prevent the boom from inadvertently dropping.(q) When removing pins or bolts from a boom, workers shall not be positioned underneath the boom.(r) The operator shall not operate such hoisting equipment unless a written copy of the load capacity chart is located by the operator's controls.(s) The operator shall not operate hoisting equipment for more than 16 continuous hours and the operator shall rest for at least 10 hours between shifts.Conn. Agencies Regs. § 29-223-18a
Adopted effective February 2, 2010