Snorkel XT24AL-sn10000+ - Manual (Page 36)

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5. Safety props or latches installed where applicable as described by the manufacturer
When parts or components are replaced, they shall be identical or equivalent to original
aerial platform parts or components.
The owners shall train their maintenance personnel in inspection and maintenance of the
aerial platform and with the manufacturer's recommendations.
An owner who directs or authorized an individual to operate an aerial platform shall ensure
that the individual has been trained in accordance with the manufacturer's operating manual before
operating the aerial platform. Manufacturer's operating instruction and required training on the
proper use and operation of the aerial platform shall be provided upon each delivery, by sale, lease,
or rental.
When the owner operates an aerial platform, the owner shall have the responsibilities of
users of this standard, and the operating personnel shall have responsibilities of Operators as
listed in this Document of Responsibility.
If an owner is unable to answer a user's or operator's questions relating to capacity,
intended use, maintenance, repair, inspection, or operation of the aerial platform, the owner shall
obtain the proper information from the dealer or manufacturer and provide that information to the
user or operator.
The owner shall retain the following records for at least three years:
1. Name and address of the purchaser of each aerial platform by serial number and date of
delivery
2. Records of the person(s) trained upon each delivery of an aerial platform
3. Written records of the frequent and annual inspections performed by the owner. The
record shall include deficiencies found, corrective action, and identification of the person(s)
performing the inspection and repairs
4. Records of the pre-delivery preparation performed prior to each delivery
The owner shall not modify or concur in modification or alteration to the aerial platform
without the modifications being approved and certified in writing by the manufacturer.
The owner shall comply with safety-related bulletins as received from the manufacturer or
dealer.
Responsibilities of Users:
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.