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Accident Prevention
ACCIDENTS CAN BE PREVENTED WITH
YOUR HELP!
YOU
are responsible for the SAFE operation and maintenance of your implement.
YOU
must ensure that you and anyone
else who is going to use, maintain or work around the implement be familiar with the work and maintenance procedures
and related SAFETY information contained in this manual. This manual will take you step-by-step through your working
day and alerts you to all good safety practices that should be used.
Remember,
YOU
are the key to safety. Good safety practices not only protect you but also the people around you. Make
these practices an effective part of your day to day work habits. Be certain that EVERYONE using this implement is
familiar with the recommended maintenance and work procedures and follow all the safety precautions. Most accidents
can be prevented. Do not risk injury or death by ignoring good safety practices.
The best accident prevention is a careful operator�
Horst Welding and your dealer ask that
YOU
be that careful, responsible equipment operator�
YOU
ARE THE KEY TO SAFETY:
• Familiarize yourself, and anyone else
who will operate, maintain, or work around
this product, with the safety and operation
information contained in this manual.
• Read and understand the safety labeling which
appears on the implement.
•
Have a first-aid kit available for use should
the need arise and know how to use it.
• Pay attention to the job at hand. Do not let your mind
lose concentration on what you are doing. No accident
prevention program can be successful without the
wholehearted cooperation of the person who is
directly responsible for the operation of the implement.
•
Have a fire extinguisher available for use should
the need arise and know how to use it.
• Reduce the risk of injury or death by following all
safety precautions and by using good safety practices.
• Accidents can to be prevented: that prevention will
come from equipment operators who accept their
complete responsibility and anticipate the results of
their actions.
• Never exceed the limits of the implement. Safety of
the operator and safe operation are the main concerns
in designing a safe product, however ignoring
implement specifications by the operator can result in
a accident which could have been prevented.
• Do not allow riders on the implement,
loaded or empty.
• Do not operate this implement under the
influence of drugs or alcohol.
• Be responsible for the SAFE operation and
MAINTENANCE of YOUR implement.
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment
(PPE). This list includes but is not limited to:
• Hard hat
• Heavy gloves
• Hearing Protection
• Protective foot wear
• Protective eye wear
• Safety Vest
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