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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 liftgate 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 liftgate:
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Keep visual control over the entire
working area of the liftgate at all times,
including the area directly behind and
under the platform;
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DO NOT allow any person to stand near
the liftgate 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:
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Keep visual control over the entire
working area of the liftgate at all times,
including the area directly behind and
under the platform;
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When operating the liftgate from a
position on the ground, ALWAYS stand
at the side of vehicle body, at a safe
distance of minimum 20” (500mm)
away from the moving platform.
Correct operator position
Danger zone
1. ALWAYS stay clear of the range of motion
of the platform
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2. Beware of crushing zone between
lowering platform and ground
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