Mich. Admin. Code R. 408.11808 - Employer responsibilities
Rule 1808.
(1)
An employer shall comply with the manufacturer's specifications and limitations
applicable to the operation of cranes. If a manufacturer's specifications are
not available, then the limitations assigned to the equipment shall be based on
the determination of a qualified engineer who is competent in the field of
equipment limitations, and the determination shall be appropriately documented
and recorded. Attachments that are used with cranes shall not exceed the
capacity, rating, or scope recommended by the manufacturer.
(2) An employer shall designate a qualified
person to perform all inspections of cranes as required by this
standard.
(3) An employer shall
limit the use of a crane to the following entities:
(a) An employee who has been trained and
qualified to operate the type of crane to which he or she is
assigned.
(b) A learner who is
under the direct supervision of a designated operator.
(c) Designated maintenance personnel while
performing their duties.
(4) An employer shall maintain a crane and
its accessories in a condition that will not endanger an operator or other
employees.
(5) The original safety
factor of the equipment shall not be reduced if modifications or changes are
made to the equipment. Modifications or changes shall be certified by a
qualified registered engineer. The capacity, operation, and maintenance
instruction plates, tags, or decals shall be changed accordingly to reflect any
modifications or changes.
(6) An
employer shall comply with all other applicable requirements of this
standard.
(7) The manual provided
by the crane manufacturer shall be readily accessible for the crane operator's
reference at the work site.
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