Snorkel XT24SD-sn000001+ - Manual (Page 38)

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Other Moving Equipment - When other moving equipment or vehicles are present, special precaution
shall be taken to comply with local ordinances or safety standards established for the workplace.
Warnings such as, but not limited to, flags, roped-off areas, flashing lights, and barricades shall be
used.
Reporting Problems or Malfunctions - The operator shall immediately report to the supervisor any
problems or malfunctions that become evident during operation. Any problems or malfunctions that
affect the safety or operations shall be repaired prior to continued use of the aerial platform.
Altering Safety Devices - Altering or disabling of interlocks or other safety devices shall be
prohibited.
Entanglement - Care shall be taken to prevent rope, electric cords, hoses, etc., from becoming
entangled in the aerial platform.
Capacity Limitation - Aerial platform rated capacities shall not be exceeded when loads are
transferred to the platform at any height.
Work Area - The operator shall ensure that the area surrounding the aerial platform is clear of
personnel and equipment before lowering the platform.
Battery Charging - Batteries shall be charged in a well-ventilated area free of flame, sparks, or
other hazards that may cause fire or explosion.
Platform Positioning - The aerial platform shall not be positioned against another object to steady
the platform.
Misuse as a Crane - The aerial platform shall not be used as a crane.
Operating Areas - The aerial platform shall not be operated from a position on trucks, trailers,
railway cars, floating vessels, scaffolds, or similar equipment, unless the application is approved in
writing by the manufacturer.
Travel Conditions - Under all travel conditions, the operator shall limit travel speed according to
conditions of ground surface, congestion, visibility, slope, location of personnel, and other factors
causing hazards of collision or injury to personnel.
Unauthorized Use - Means shall be used to protect against use by unauthorized person(s).
Operation of the Aerial Platform - If a user is also the operator of an aerial platform, the user
shall have the responsibilities of operators specified in Responsibilities of Operators section of this
standard as well as Responsibilities of Users as specified in this Document of Responsibility.
Assistance to Operator - If a user is unable to answer any operator's questions relating to rated
capacity, intended use, maintenance, condition, or safety of operation of the aerial platform, the