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Allied Construction Products, LLC Technical Manual Ho-Pac 300, 300B & 500, 500B
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SAFETY INFORMATION (cont’d)
Before Operating Any Equipment
Qualified Person
For the purposes of this manual and product
labels, a qualified person is one who:
Has read, understands and adheres to
the safety messages in this manual.
Is competent in recognizing potential
hazards and possess the knowledge
and skills necessary to make prompt
decisions resulting in appropriate
actions to safeguard against personal
injury and property damage.
Has received adequate training in safe
and proper installation, maintenance
and operation for this Allied equipment.
Is authorized to operate, service and
transport the Allied equipment.
Allied cannot anticipate every possible
circumstance that might involve a potential
hazard. The warnings in this manual and
labels affixed to the Allied attachment are
therefore not all inclusive.
Owner’s Responsibilities
The equipment owner is responsible to
ensure that only qualified personnel operate
and service the Allied attachment.
Qualified personnel must adhere to the
procedures explained in this manual,
especially regarding personnel safety.
If necessary, the owner or safety/training
personnel must expand upon these general
instructions and adapt them to particular
applications.
General Construction Safety
Always follow procedures that promote safe
conditions for workers and bystanders. The
standard safety precautions expected and
required of those working in construction
shall include, but not limited to: locating
existing underground service and utility
lines, establishing pedestrian barriers and
using personnel protection equipment, etc.
Federal, State, Local and OSHA
Construction Guidelines and
Regulations
Use the Allied equipment in accordance
with all federal, state and local regulations
regarding construction practices and public
safety. Identification of, and compliance to,
governing regulations are the responsibility
of the owner and operator.
In the United States, comply with the
recommendations of the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration standards
of the U.S. Department of Labor. For OSHA
construction guidelines contact your local
federal government office or write:
U.S. Government Printing Office
Superintendent of Documents P.O. Box
371954 Pittsburgh, Pa. 15250-7954
www.osha.gov
Read the Manual
This manual contains important
information for the safe and proper use of
the Allied attachment. Read, understand
and follow all safety instructions
described in this manual before installing,
operating or servicing the Allied
equipment.
Read and understand all safety
precautions and operating instructions
found in the manuals provided by the
carrier manufacturer. Do not operate the
carrier, or perform any inspection,
maintenance or service to its systems
unless you are qualified.