SAFETY
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Operating instructions • Load Carrier • 505410638-02 • 07/2019
2.3.1
Operator
The operator is responsible for proper op-
eration of the vehicle. The operator must:
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Instruct the driving staff in the use of
the vehicle,
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Ensure that the trailer is regularly
checked and serviced in an authorised
technical workshop.
2.3.2
Driving staff
The driving staff consists fundamentally of
the vehicle driver and a co-driver if applic-
able. The driving staff are responsible for
proper operation of the vehicle and must
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Have read and understood the operat-
ing instructions,
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Have reached the legal minimum age.
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Ensure that the trailer is regularly ser-
viced by qualified staff.
When transporting and loading/unloading,
only driving staff may be used who have
received instruction prior to the first deploy-
ment and who have subsequently received
verbal instruction at least once a year relat-
ing to this work.
This instruction should particularly cover
the following points:
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The operating instructions,
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The measures to be taken in the event
of malfunctions.
Driving is limited to persons who have the
required driving license. In addition, the
drivers must receive training with respect
to:
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The respective transport trailer and as-
sociated tractor unit,
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The additional suppliers' information
listed
(see "1.2 Other applicable docu-
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Motor Vehicle Traffic Regulations and
Motor Vehicle Construction and Use
Regulation, C.U.R., and
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All relevant regulations that apply to
health and safety, accident prevention
and environmental protection in the
country of use, as well as
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Other safety-related, occupational
health and road traffic regulations.
2.3.3
Skilled craftsmen
The skilled craftsmen of a specialist work-
shop are authorised to perform the main-
tenance work (maintenance and repair).
Authorised skilled craftsmen must have a
recognised qualification or have the relev-
ant knowledge of their specialised area re-
quired to meet the relevant regulations,
rules and guidelines.
2.4
Personal protective equip-
ment
Personal protective equipment serves to
avoid injuries and is prescribed by national
regulations depending on the cargo.
► Wear suitable personal protective
equipment when loading and unload-
ing.
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Depending on the transported goods,
eyes, ears and respiratory tract must
be protected with suitable protective
equipment.
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Gloves and safety shoes are generally
worn.
► Observe the national regulations re-
garding personal protective equipment.
► Always keep an eyewash bottle filled
with clean water at hand in the working
environment.
2.5
Transported material char-
acteristics
The trailer is designed to transport many
different goods.
► Before loading, make sure that the
trailer is suitable for the goods to be
carried.
