SECTION 4 - EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
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SECTION 4. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
4.1 GENERAL
This section explains the steps to be taken in case of an emer
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gency situation while operating.
4.2 EMERGENCY OPERATION
Operator Unable to Control Machine
NOTE:
If the platform operator is pinned, trapped or unable to
operate or control machine:
1.
Other personnel should operate the machine from
ground controls only as required.
2.
Other qualified personnel on the platform may use the
platform controls. DO NOT CONTINUE OPERATION IF
CONTROLS DO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY.
3.
Cranes, forklift trucks or other equipment which may
be available are to be used to remove platform occu
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pants and stabilize motion of the machine.
Righting of Tipped Machine
A fork truck of suitable capacity or equivalent equipment
should be placed under the elevated side of the chassis, with a
crane or other suitable lifting equipment used to lift the plat
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form while the chassis is lowered by the forklift or other equip
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ment.
Platform Caught Overhead
If the platform becomes jammed or snagged in overhead
structures or equipment, do the following:
1.
Shut off the machine.
2.
Rescue all people in the platform before freeing the
machine. Personnel must be out of the platform
before operating any controls on the machine.
3.
Use cranes, forklifts or other equipment to stabilize
motion of the machine to prevent a tip over as
required.
4.
From the ground controls, carefully free the platform
from the object.
5.
Once clear, restart the machine and return the plat
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form to a safe position.
6.
Inspect the machine for damage. If the machine is
damaged or does not operate properly, turn off the
machine immediately. Report the problem to the
proper maintenance personnel. Do not operate the
machine until it is declared safe for operation.
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