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fi g. 2.1
fi g. 2.2
2 - S
AFETY
D
EVICES
Safety Devices
Safety Hooks System
Safety hooks in normal
working position
Safety hooks in emergency
activation position
Activation of the safety hooks system
1-
In the event of an activation of the safety hooks system, the qualifi ed operator must
contact the distributor/service center or the Hydro Mobile technical support team.
2-
All precautions must be immediately taken to ensure the safe return of all workers to
the nearest safe evacuation point according to the evacuation plan (see step 21 on p. 6
of
the
Performance and Safety
Rules
section).
The motorized unit must be
immediately put out of service.
3-
Make sure the safety hooks system is properly engaged (fi g. 2.2).
Triggered
safety
hook
4-
Determine what caused the activation of the safety hooks system.
5-
Remove as much load from the motorized unit and the bridges as possible.
6-
Perform a thorough inspection of the entire installation from base level to the top
of the work, including structures, mast ties, anchoring system for any damages possibly
caused by the incident.
7-
Take the necessary actions to have the motorized unit repaired properly, according to
Hydro Mobile standards. It is
mandatory
to visually inspect the safety hooks and
replace the hook that was activated. Any
triggered
safety hook
cannot be used a
second time and must be replaced immediately
before operating the motorized
unit. It is
mandatory
to also replace the bolt and nut of the safety hook.
8-
Once all the mandatory corrective actions described in the previous steps have been
carried out, make sure that the cylinder hook and the secondary hook are properly
engaged on a mast rung on each mast (fi g. 4.23, p. 66) and
carefully lower
the
motorized unit to base level.
9-
In all cases, the motorized unit must be thoroughly inspected and all the necessary
repairs must be made according to Hydro Mobile's recommendations before resuming
normal operation of the motorized unit.
The following steps must be performed by a qualifi ed technician. For the defi nition of
a qualifi ed technician, refer to p. 5 of the Performance and Safety Rules section.
Fall Protection Equipment
(not provided)
Safety Devices
The use of fall protection equipment is
mandatory
for all workers on an M2 Series motorized
unit setup whenever a fall hazard is present. It is recommended to use a combination
of full body harness and a shock-absorbing lanyard. It is mandatory to use certifi ed fall
protection equipment that is clean and in good working condition. Fall protection equipment
should be inspected before each use and be replaced if found to be defective. Refer to
the manufacturer’s recommendations for more information about the use and care of the
selected equipment. Refer also to local regulations for more information about fall protection
equipment requirements.
