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Safety Information – [cont’d]
Qualified Person
For the purposes of this manual, a qualified person is
an individual that has successfully demonstrated or
completed the following:
x
Has read, fully understands and adheres to all
safety statements in this manual.
x
Is competent to recognize predictable hazardous
conditions and possess the authorization, skills
and knowledge necessary to take prompt
corrective measures to safeguard against
personal injury and/or property damage.
x
Has completed adequate training in safe and
proper installation, maintenance and operation of
this Allied equipment.
x
Is authorized to operate, service and transport
the Allied equipment identified in Table 1.1.
Safety Information Overview
It’s important for all personnel working with the Allied
equipment to read this manual in its entirety. It
contains important safety information that must be
followed so that unsafe situations may be avoided.
Safety information described at the beginning of this
manual is generic in nature. As you continue reading
through later sections of this manual, instructions and
safety information become more and operation-
specific.
Allied has made every effort to provide information as
complete and accurate as possible for this document.
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.
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:
x
Locating existing underground service and utility
lines
x
Establishing pedestrian barriers
x
Using personnel protection equipment
appropriate to working conditions, 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
Website: www.osha.gov
Ask for Construction Industry OSHA Standards Stock
#869-034-00107-6.
Owner’s Responsibilities
Ensure that only qualified personnel operate and
service the Allied equipment.
Ensure personnel protection equipment is available
to personnel and enforce the use of PPE
Ensure equipment is kept in safe operating condition
Ensure safety-related materials such as instructions
and including this manual are kept in a convenient
location so that they are easily accessible to
operators and maintenance personnel.
Attention Read the Manual
Improper installation, operation or maintenance of
the Allied equipment could result in serious injury or
death. Only qualified operators may operate the
Allied equipment. Personnel responsible for the
maintenance of the Allied equipment or its systems,
including inspection, installation or adjustments must
also be qualified. Operators and personnel
responsible for maintenance of this equipment
should read this manual. Other manuals, such as
those published by the machinery used in support of
the Allied equipment, should also be read.