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DHOLLANDIA
7.3
DANGER ZONES, RISK OF CRUSH AND SHEAR INJURY
There are several main danger zones on and around the platform, that can be hazardous to the operator and any other
persons nearby.
ALWAYS stay clear of the area behind the
platform and the range of motion of the
platform.
ALWAYS beware of the crushing zone
between the lowering platform and the ground
WARNING
Impact by the platform or the moving parts
of the 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
lift:
Keep visual control over the entire
working area of the lift at all times,
including the area directly behind and
under the platform;
DO NOT allow any person to stand
near the lift and its platform. Ensure at
all times that nobody stands under, or
within reach of the moving platform
and its load.
WARNING
Lowering an empty or fully loaded 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 lift at all times,
including the area directly behind and
under the platform;
When operating the lift from a position
on the ground, ALWAYS stand at the
side of vehicle body, at a safe
distance of minimum 50 cm away
from the moving platform.
Correct operator position
Danger zone