Section R. 408.11853 - TestingRule 1853.
(1) An employer shall test the knowledge and ability of an employee before authorizing him or her to operate a crane. The test shall determine all of the following with respect to the employee:(a) Ability to operate the equipment through its functions necessary to perform the required jobs.(b) Knowledge of equipment.(c) Knowledge of daily checks and inspection requirements.(d) Knowledge of applicable MIOSHA standards and company rules and regulations.(2) A performance test shall be given to determine that the employee can operate the assigned crane or cranes through the functions necessary to perform the required task.Mich. Admin. Code R. 408.11853
1979 AC; 1989 AACS; 2002 AACS