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135. Capacity chart

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(1)

It shall be the duty of the owner of any crane used in a worksite to comply with paragraphs (2), (3) and (4).

(2)

Where the capacity of the crane used in a worksite is variable, a capacity chart shall be provided.

(3)

The capacity chart shall —

(a)

be posted and maintained in the crane which is clearly visible to the operator; (b)set out the safe loads for various lengths of jib at various angles and radial distances; and

(c)

be prepared and certified by an authorised examiner, unless it is furnished by the manufacturer or builder of the crane.

(4)

Where outriggers are provided, the safe loads with and without the use of outriggers shall be specified.

Subregulation 1

It shall be the duty of the owner of any crane used in a worksite to comply with paragraphs (2), (3) and (4).

Subregulation 2

Where the capacity of the crane used in a worksite is variable, a capacity chart shall be provided.

Subregulation 3

The capacity chart shall —

(a)

be posted and maintained in the crane which is clearly visible to the operator; (b)set out the safe loads for various lengths of jib at various angles and radial distances; and

(c)

be prepared and certified by an authorised examiner, unless it is furnished by the manufacturer or builder of the crane.

Subregulation 4

Where outriggers are provided, the safe loads with and without the use of outriggers shall be specified.

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