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1000 Series Ho-Pac
SECTION 6.0
GENERAL CONSTRUCTION SAFETY
6.1 Owner’s Responsibilities
The equipment owner shall:
•
Provide this technical manual to the
Ho-Pac operators.
•
Train all operating personnel and
enforce the procedures explained in
this manual, especially regarding
safety to personnel and equipment.
•
Adapt these general instructions to
specific applications.
6.2 General Construction Safety
Follow standard safety precautions
expected and required of those working in
construction, including but not limited to,
locating existing underground service and
utility lines, establishing pedestrian
barriers and using personnel protection
equipment, etc.
6.3 Federal, State, Local and OSHA
Construction Guidelines and
Regulations
Use the Ho-Pac 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
Ask for Construction Industry OSHA
Standards Stock #869-034-00107-6.
6.4 General Safety Summary
The safe and effective use of any heavy
construction equipment depends upon
proper installation, operation, maintenance
and repair. Operational safety must
encompass all of these factors. This
Section includes minimum safety policies
the Ho-Pac owner shall establish for all
Ho-Pac installations. The Ho-Pac owner
shall define safety procedures to meet site
and application conditions. Such
procedures result in increased equipment
life and performance and reduced
downtime. Most importantly, it will reduce
the risk of equipment damage and
personnel injuries.
6.4.1 Cautions and Warnings
Throughout this manual detailed
CAUTIONS and WARNINGS are
included with instructions and procedures.
Even experienced service technicians are
to review these CAUTIONS and
WARNINGS prior to performing a
procedure. CAUTIONS and WARNINGS
are highlighted by the symbol shown here
(
!! ) and explained as follows:
!! WARNING !!
Instructions preceded by this symbol
identify hazards to personnel.
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