PDFWAC 296-869-20030
Operator prestart inspection.
(1) You must make sure the operator does a prestart inspection of the aerial device as shown in Table 1, Operator Prestart Inspection.
(2) You must have a qualified person examine or test any items found during the inspection that are thought to be unsafe to determine if they constitute a safety hazard.
(3) You must replace or repair all unsafe items before use.
Table 1
Operator Prestart Inspection
Component or system: | Test or inspect for the following: |
Operating controls and associated mechanisms | Conditions interfering with proper operation |
Visual and audible safety devices | Malfunctions |
Hydraulic or pneumatic systems | Visible deterioration or excessive leaks |
Fiberglass and other insulating components | Visible damage or contamination |
Operational and instructional markings | That they are present and legible |
Electrical systems of or related to the aerial device | Malfunction and for signs of excessive deterioration, dirt, and moisture accumulation |
Locking devices, bolts, pins, and other fasteners | That they are in-place and not loose or deformed |