Section 408.17424. Aerial apparatus.

(1) An aerial apparatus that is equipped with a ladder shall not have the ladder extended or retracted when an employee is positioned on the ladder.

(2)   While working from an aerial apparatus, an employee shall be secured with a safety belt system as referenced in NFPA 1983: standard on “Fire Service Life Safety Rope and System Components,” 1995 edition, as adopted in R 408.17405.

(3)   The tip of the aerial ladder shall not be forcefully extended against a solid object or used to support the ladder.

(4)   The steps and rungs of an aerial apparatus shall have a slip-resistant surface.

(5)   Jacks, outriggers, and safety locks shall be used as required in R 408.17423 (1).

(6)   The rated capacity for an aerial apparatus shall not be exceeded.

(7)     The  operator  of   an  aerial  ladder   shall  comply  with   all  of  the  following provisions:

(a)   Remain at the primary control station when the ladder is occupied.

(b)   Communicate to occupant of ladder prior to movement.

(c)   Not move the apparatus unless the ladder is in the bed.

(8)     The  operator  of   an  aerial  ladder   shall  maintain  clearances  as  required   in R 408.17421(5).

(9)    The controls for the operation of an aerial apparatus shall be of a type that returns to a neutral position when released.

(10)   Tools or equipment shall not be mounted or installed on the turntable.

(11)   A 2-way voice communication system shall be provided between the employee on the raised portion of the equipment and the operator control station.

(12)   Detachable ladder pipes shall be operated in the direction the ladder is facing.

(13)     Ladder  pipes   shall  be  secured   to  the  ladder   so  that  the  pipe  cannot   be accidentally dislodged while in operation.

(14)   An employer shall follow the manufacturer’s instructions and recommendations for the use, testing, and maintenance of aerial apparatus.

History: 1979 AC; 1988 AACS; 2001 AACS; 2013 AACS; 2016 MR 8, Eff. April 19, 2016.