3) Outriggers.
• Outriggers must be used as specified by the manufacturer of the crane and must always be fully extended on both sides.
NOTE: The practice of extending those outriggers on only the side of the crane where the lift is taking place is expressly forbidden.
• Sound timber packing or metal plates shall be positioned under each outrigger pad to distribute the load.
• Outriggers must be properly set and locked where locking devices are provided.
• The operator must ensure that the pad of each outrigger is positioned correctly before lifting a load.
NOTE: The practice of extending those outriggers on the side of the crane where the lift is taking place is expressly forbidden.