Allied Ho-Pac NT8900 Series, Technical Manual

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SECTION 6.0
GENERAL CONSTRUCTION SAFETY
6.1 Owner’s Responsibilities
The equipment owner shall:
x
Provide this technical manual to the
Ho-Pac operators.
x
Train all operating personnel and
enforce the procedures explained in
this manual, especially regarding
safety to personnel and equipment.
x 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 Regula-
tions
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 operational safety program must be
tailored by the Ho-Pac owner to the
specific site and application. Such a
program will 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 the instructions and
procedures. Even experienced service
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