Requirements: Roles and Responsibilities

PIV Program Manager

The PIV program manager will

• Assist in the interpretation of standards in support of compliance and safety improvement efforts and identify and develop appropriate training
• Develop and implement MEWP use authorization procedures, rules, and training requirements
• Ensure that subcontractors have a compliant program

Managers and Supervisors

Managers and supervisors of personnel who operate PIVs will

• Ensure that only properly trained and licensed personnel operate PIVs
• Designate PIV custodians and ensure that they maintain the necessary skills required for custodianship
• Authorize personnel to use only the equipment that they are qualified to operate
• Provide personal protective equipment (such as gloves, safety shoes, and hardhats) as needed to employees
• Revoke an operator’s license if safety requirements are violated. Operators in violation of safety requirements are not allowed to continue the operation of PIVs until retraining and re-licensing has occurred.

Building, Area, and Facility Managers

Building, area, and facility managers will

• Authorize non-routine work involving PIVs in their areas of responsibility prior to the work taking place

PIV Custodians

PIV custodians will

• Be trained at a minimum to the level of a qualified operator
• Ensure that PIVs are properly inspected, used, and maintained as required by the manufacturer and this program
• Ensure that PIV operators are trained, qualified, and competent in the proper and safe operation of the equipment before authorizing access
• Communicate the PIV safety practices and rules to authorized personnel
• Immediately correct deficiencies or safety hazards on the PIVs, or prevent access to the equipment until repaired
• Secure PIVs to prevent unauthorized use
• Contact the PIV operator’s supervisor, and restrict access when personnel fail to follow safety requirements
• Maintain completed pre-use inspection checklists
• Ensure maintenance records are kept and available upon request

Proficiency Instructors

Proficiency instructors will

• Understand the basic fundamentals of truck design and stability (for example, inches-to-pounds loading, mechanical limitations, center of gravity)
• Understand name plate data, operator instructions, and warning information appearing on the PIV
• Ensure that operators are carefully selected, considering physical condition, job attitude, and job aptitude
• Supervise practice on an operating course that is isolated from day-to-day operations and is designed to simulate actual lab operations (for example, equipment transport and trailer loading/unloading)
• Introduce the operator to the equipment, control locations, and functions and explain how to use properly and the problems that arise when used improperly

Operators

PIV operators will

• Complete required training or demonstrate proficiency in safe PIV operation and obtain authorization prior to using equipment
• Not operate a PIV without first inspecting it to ensure it is in safe operating condition and meets the minimum requirements of this program
• Be knowledgeable of safety requirements and PIV operation instructions and adhere to them
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
• Wear seatbelts at all times while on the PIV
• Practice good housekeeping while working with a PIV
• Not load PIVs beyond their rated capacity
• Drive slowly (5 mph or less in buildings, 15 mph or less on roadways)
• Report operating malfunctions or problems to the PIV custodian immediately
• Report unauthorized or unsafe use of PIVs, if observed

Spotters

Where required, each spotter will

• Be trained to recognize hazards and designated as a spotter by their supervisor
• Be aware of hazards in the path
• Be prepared to contact emergency services and the custodian in case of an accident
• Ensure no unauthorized personnel encroach on the work area

SLAC Fleet Services

SLAC Fleet Services, in the Conventional and Experimental Facilities (CEF) Department, will perform or arrange for all maintenance for SLAC-owned PIVs.