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DOE-STD-1090-96, DOE Standard Hoisting and Rigging Manual ...

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6.2 QUALIFICATION<strong>DOE</strong>-<strong>STD</strong>-I090-<strong>96</strong> (Rev-I)6.2.1Only qualified personnel or trainees, under thedirect supervision ofqualified personnel, whomeet the following requirements shall be allowedto rig, operate, or inspect cranes, hoists, orpowered forklift trucks:a. Be at least 18 years old.b. Underst<strong>and</strong> spoken <strong>and</strong> written English or alanguage generally in use at the work location.6.2.2GeneralOperators ofCab-Operated <strong>and</strong>PUlpit-Operated Cranesa Operators <strong>and</strong> operator trainees shall meetthe following physical qualifications.1. Have vision of at least 20/30 Snellenin one eye <strong>and</strong> 20/50 in the other, with or withoutcorrective lenses. Operators whose jobs do notrequire binocular vision (operation ofcranes withtelevision cameras or periscope optics) shall havedistant visual acuity of20/30 in one eye <strong>and</strong> nospecific visual requirement for the other eye.2. Be able to distinguish colors,regardless ofposition, ifcolor differentiation isrequired for operation.3. Have adequate hearing, with orwithout a hearing aid, for a specific operation.4. Have physical strength, coordination,<strong>and</strong> sufficient reaction speed to meet the dem<strong>and</strong>sofequipment operation.5. Show no evidence ofphysical defectsor ofemotional instability that could be a hazardto themselves or others, or which, in the opinionofthe examiner, could interfere with their safeperformance; such evidence may be sufficient .cause for disqualification. In these cases, medIcaljudgments <strong>and</strong> tests may be required.6. Show no evidence ofbeing subject toseizures or to loss ofphysical control; suchevidence shall be sufficient reason fordisqualification. Medical examinations may berequired to detennine these conditions.7. Have normal depth perception, fieldofvision, manual dexterity, coordination, <strong>and</strong> notendencies to dizziness or similar potentiallyhazardous characteristics.8. Have no detectable or known diseaseor physical restriction that would render themincapable ofsafely operating equipment or .carrying out rigging duties. Where any defiCiencyof an upper or lower extremity exists, theacceptability of a c<strong>and</strong>idate shall be the decisionofthe supervisor, after consulting with thedesignated physician.b. Operators shall be required by the employerto pass a practical operating skill evaluation.Qualification shall be limited to the type ofequipment for which the operator is beingevaluated. The actual or simulated operation shallenable trainees to demonstrate basic knowledge<strong>and</strong> skills at a level that ensures the safety ofpersonnel <strong>and</strong> equipment.6.2.3Operators of MobileCranesa. Operators <strong>and</strong> operator trainees shall meetthe following physical qualifications.1. Have vision of at least 20/30 Snellenin one eye <strong>and</strong> 20150 in the other, with or withoutcorrective lenses.2. Be able to distinguish colors,regardless ofposition, ifcolor differentiation isrequired for operation.3. Have adequate hearing, with orwithout a hearing aid, for a specific operation.4. Have physical strength, coordination,<strong>and</strong> sufficient reaction speed to meet the dem<strong>and</strong>sofequipment operation.5. Show no evidence ofphysical defectsor ofemotional instability that could be a hazardto themselves or others, or which, in the opinionofthe examiner, could interfere with their safeperformance; such evidence may be sufficient .cause for disqualification. In these cases, medIcaljudgments <strong>and</strong> tests may berequired.6. Show no evidence ofbeing subject toseizures or to loss ofphysical control; suchevidence shall be sufficient reason forChapter 6Personnel Qualification <strong>and</strong> Training 6-2

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