Dhollandia DH-AR Series, Operation Manual

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DHOLLANDIA
7.3 DANGER ZONES, RISK OF CRUSH AND SHEAR INJURY
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There are 4 main danger zones on and around the platform, that can be hazardous to the operator and any other persons
nearby:
WARNING
Impact by the platform or the moving parts
of the hydraulic ramp will result in serious
bodily injury or death. To prevent people
from being hit by the platform, by objects
falling off the platform or being pinched by
the moving parts of the hydraulic ramp:

Keep visual control over the entire
working area of the hydraulic ramp at
all times, including the area directly
behind and under the platform;

DO NOT allow any person to stand
near the hydraulic ramp and its
platform. Ensure at all times that
nobody stands under, or within reach
of the moving platform and its load.
WARNING
Lowering a platform on one’s feet may
result in serious bodily injury. To prevent
people from having their feet crushed or
sheared by the lowering platform:

Keep visual control over the entire
working area of the hydraulic ramp at
all times, including the area directly
behind and under the platform;

ALWAYS operate the hydraulic ramp
from a position on the ground at the
side of vehicle body, at a safe
distance of minimum 50 cm away
from the moving platform.
Correct operator position
Danger zone
1. ALWAYS stay clear of the range of motion
of the platform
2. Beware of crushing zone between
lowering platform and ground