Current through 2024-51, December 18, 2024
Section 041-523-9 - Maintenance PersonnelA.Training and Competence. Tramway owners shall ensure that maintenance personnel employed to work on tramway equipment are trained and competent. Maintenance personnel shall possess demonstrable ability to solve problems related to tramways and to perform work necessary to ensure safe operation of the equipment. Such ability may be demonstrated by a recognized degree or certificate of professional standing, or by extensive knowledge, training and experience.B.Training and Technical Proficiency. It is the tramway owner's responsibility to ensure that all maintenance personnel are properly trained on the types of equipment that they maintain. Training must ensure that maintenance personnel possess technical proficiency in the equipment for which they are responsible and that they are familiar with the applicable national codes specified in Chapter 511 and the provisions of this section. Training may include, but is not limited to: (1) Manufacturers' training seminars;(2) Other technical seminars; andC.Scope of Obligation; Documentation. The owner's responsibilities under this section extend to the owner's employees; contractors and subcontractors who work on or maintain the owner's tramways; and employees of such contractors and subcontractors. The training of all such individuals shall be documented in records maintained by the owner. The owner shall make these records available upon request to the Director and the Chief Inspector.02-041 C.M.R. ch. 523, § 9