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DHOLLANDIA
7.3
DANGER ZONES, RISK OF CRUSH AND SHEAR INJURY
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 tail lift 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 caught
in pinch points or being pinched by the moving parts of the tail lift:
→ Keep visual control over the entire working area of the tail lift at all times, including the area
directly behind and under the platform;
→ DO NOT allow any other person to stand near the tail lift and its platform. Ensure at all times that
nobody stands under, or within reach of the moving platform and its load.
WARNING
The operator or other persons approaching too close to these danger zones risk serious bodily injury or
death by pinching, crushing or shearing of limbs, upper body or head. To prevent these hazards:
o
ALWAYS stand clear of the range of motion of the platform and moving parts of the tail lift;
o
Keep hands, feet and upper body clear of pinch points and moving parts of the tail lift;
o
DO NOT allow any other person to stand near the tail lift and its platform.
Correct operator position
Danger zone
1. ALWAYS stay clear of the
range of motion of the platform
❶
❶
2. Beware of crushing
zone between lowering
platform and ground
❸
3. Beware of the crushing
zone between rising
platform and vehicle floor
4. Beware of the crushing
zone between closing
platform and rear frame of
vehicle body
❷
❸
❹
❹