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. CONSTRUCTION, INSTALLATION AND EQUIPMENT