DHOLLANDIA
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§7.5 - Safe operator position
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Main external control box
: the zone just in front of the side-mounted, external
control box, is the only position from where the operator can safely OPEN and
CLOSE the platform. It is also safe to LOWER and LIFT the platform from this
position. In case of optional hydraulic closure, the main external control box is
usually equipped with 2-hand operation.
•
Auxiliary controls
: the operator may also lower and lift the platform through
use of the auxiliary controls. The operator must use
extreme caution
when
lowering or lifting the platform with the auxiliary controls and must ensure it is
done from a safe position. Use of auxiliary controls from an improper position
greatly increases the operator's risk of crushing or shearing of toes, limbs, head,
and upper body as well as death. See §7.3 from page 18 onwards regarding
Danger zones, risk of crush and shear injury.
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Handheld auxiliary controls with a spiral cable should only be used under the
following conditions:
On the platform
, from a safe operator
position of minimum 16”x16” square,
clearly and permanently marked at
minimum 10” distance from the hazard
zone between the platform and the rear
of the vehicle floor. Maintain 3 points of
contact (see below).
Inside the vehicle body
, from a safe
operator position of minimum 16”x16”
square, clearly and permanently
marked at minimum 10” distance from
the hazard zone between the platform
and the rear of the vehicle floor.
On the ground
, from a safe operator
position minimum 20” away from the
side edge of the platform.
20”
16”
10”
16”
10”
