Manitowoc Published 04-06-18, Control # 231-14 2-9
MLC650 VPC-MAXâ„¢ OPERATOR MANUAL SAFETY INFORMATION
SAFE OPERATING PRACTICES
General
The importance of safe operation cannot be over
emphasized. Carelessness and neglect on the part of
operators, supervisors and planners, rigging personnel and
job site personnel can result in their death or injury and costly
damage to the crane or property.
The safety information in this publication is intended only as
a guide to assist qualified operators, supervisors and
planners, rigging personnel, and job site personnel in safe
operation. Manitowoc cannot foresee all hazards that will
arise in the field, therefore, safety remains responsibility
of crane operators and owner.
Local, state, and other governmental agencies may require
stricter operating practices. When a conflict in practices
exists, follow the strictest practice.
Read Operator Manual
Safe and efficient assembly, disassembly, and operation of
this crane requires that it be maintained in proper working
order and that its operators and maintenance personnel be
familiar with the crane's functions and capabilities.
The Operator Manual supplied with and considered part of
your crane must be read and completely understood by each
person responsible for assembly, disassembly, operation,
and maintenance of the crane.
The Operator Manual must be read to personnel who cannot
read or understand English or other language into which the
manual is translated.
Because of a program of continuing improvement in product
design, Manitowoc reserves the right to change the
information and specifications contained in the Operator
Manual at any time without notice. If you have any questions
regarding the crane or its Operator Manual, please contact
your Manitowoc dealer.
Operator Qualifications
The crane must be operated only by the following qualified
personnel:
1. Designated operators
2. Trainees under direct supervision of a designated
operator
3. Supervisors, inspectors, and maintenance or test
personnel when necessary in performance of their
duties. Operation of the crane by these personnel must
be limited to the crane functions needed to perform the
inspection or to verify the crane’s performance after
maintenance procedures.
No personnel shall be allowed to climb onto the
crane or enter cab unless performance of their
duties requires them to do so, and then only with
knowledge of operator or other qualified person.
Qualified person is defined as one who by reason of
training and experience is thoroughly familiar with crane
operations and the hazards involved. Such a person shall
meet the operator qualifications specified in Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Regulations
(United States Federal Law), in ASME B30.5 American
National Standard, or in any other applicable federal, state,
or local laws.
Operator training and qualification is crane owner’s
responsibility.
NOTE The regulations and standards mentioned above
and later in this section can be obtained from:
US DOL/OSHA Rules and Regulations are
available by mail from the Superintendent of
Documents, PO Box 371954, Pittsburgh, PA,
15250-7954 or by:
• Phone 202-512-1899
• Fax 202-512-2250
• Online at www.osha.gov
ASME (formerly ANSI) B30 Series American
National Standards are available by mail from the
ASME, 22 Law Drive, Fairfield, New Jersey,
07004-2900 or by:
• Phone US & Canada 800-843-2763
• Phone Mexico 95-800-843-2763
• Phone Universal 973-882-1167
• Fax 973-882-1717 or 973-882-5155
• E-mail infocentral@asme.org
Operator Conduct
1. The operator shall not engage in any practice which
diverts his/her attention while operating the crane.
2. The operator shall not operate the crane when he/she is
physically or mentally unfit.
3. The operator shall be responsible for all operations
under his/her direct control. When safety of an operation
is in doubt, the operator shall stop the crane's functions
in a controlled manner. Lift operations can resume only
after safety concerns have been addressed or the
continuation of crane operations is directed by the lift
supervisor.
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