Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 25, June 21, 2024
Section 36-57-7 - Pre-Operation Equipment Checks7.1. Each working shift prior to its operation, all self-propelled equipment to be operated during that shift shall be examined by the equipment operator for safety defects and/or unsafe conditions.7.2. Pre-operational equipment examination required under Section 7.1. of this Series shall include the following items at a minimum. In addition, a list of the following items shall be maintained on such equipment:7.2.1. Stop/start control;7.2.6. Automatic emergency brakes, if applicable;7.2.9. Canopies, where required;7.2.10. ATRS system and boom controls on roof bolting machines;7.2.11. Proximity detection systems or cameras, if applicable;7.3. Additionally, all equipment operators shall: 7.3.1. Ensure adequate visibility and that there are no extraneous objects on top of the equipment that serves to inhibit or restrict operator visibility. It shall be the responsibility of the equipment operator to remove such items from the equipment;7.3.2. Inspect audible warning devices and cameras, if applicable; and7.3.3. Confirm that an appropriate amount of danger tags (also known as "Do Not Operate Tags") and/or items that can be used as danger tags, i.e. pen and paper, are kept and available for use near the various locations upon which equipment is kept and maintained at the start and end of all shifts or upon the operator's person.7.4. Upon completion of the required examination under Section 7.1 of this Series, if the equipment is determined to be unsafe, the individual making the examination shall report such unsafe equipment to his/her foreman. Any unsafe equipment shall be taken out of service and tagged until such unsafe condition is corrected. Before the unit of equipment can be placed back into service, the operator of such unit shall make a pre-operational examination.