Ammann 5953002, Operating Manual

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21 ARX 36-2 T4i, ARX 40-2 T4i , ARX 45-2 T4i
OPERATING MANUAL 2.1 Main safety precautions
2.1.1 Safety precautions during operation of
the machine
Safety measures given in the individual chapters of the tech-
nical documentation supplied with the machine must be sup-
plemented with safety precautions in the workplace in force
within the respective country where the machine is used, with
respect to organization of work, working process and personnel
involved.
2.1.1.1 Before compacting works are started
•
The building contractor (machine user) is liable to issue
instructions for operators and maintenance workers that
include requirements to provide for safe operation of the
machine.
•
Before the compacting works are started, he must verify:
- utility lines
- underground areas (direction, depth)
- seepage or sudden escape of harmful substances
- ground-bearing capacity, travel plane slope
- other obstacles and specify work safety measures.
He must make the machine operator carrying out the earth
works familiar with the above items.
• He must specify a technological procedure including a work-
ing process for the specific job that specifies among others:
- measures for works under extraordinary conditions
(works within protection zones, extreme slopes, etc.)
- precautions for any natural disaster hazards
- work performance requirements and observance of
principles of health and safety at work
- technical and organizational measures to ensure safety
of employees, workplaces and surroundings.
He must make the machine operators provably familiar with
the technological procedure.
2.1.1.2 Work in the dangerous area
Any damage to the utility lines must be immediately reported
to their provider, and at the same time measures must be taken
to prevent unauthorized persons from entering the dangerous
area.
The worker is not allowed to work alone in a workplace where
another worker is not in sight and within an ear shot who if nec-
essary will be able to provide help or call for help unless another
effective form of supervision or communication is ensured.