LAWSON ENGINEERS LTD Ref : PJ1682
Issue Date : 06.06.2006
5 SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
a)
This equipment must be operated in accordance with the manual by experienced,
competent
personnel.
b)
Do not lift more than the safe workload. (As shown in Leading Particulars).
c)
Do not operate outside environment design conditions (See Leading Particulars).
d)
Do not stand under or near the vehicle during Launch / Recovery operations.
e)
The guards on the winches and power pack must be in place while the equipment
is being operated.
f)
The umbilical termination latches etc. must be inspected regularly and not allowed
to become worn or corroded.
g)
Do not use any device to hold or wedge the control levers in position.
h)
Ensure the equipment is maintained regularly in accordance with the maintenance
instructions.
i)
Only one person should use the controls at any one time.
j)
When operating A-frame ensure umbilical is not allowed to become tight.
Although there is an overload protection device it is not good practice to rely on
this.
k)
Prior to operating equipment check all communication links are operating
correctly.
l)
Do not move the A-frame with the snubber damping cylinders in the locked
condition.
m)
With certain A-frame / vehicle configurations it is not possible to recover the
vehicle to the deck using the Snubber lift/lower feature only. When lifting /
lowering to deck on umbilical use tag lines.
n)
Ensure equipment movement paths are clear of all obstructions, tools, timbers,
etc.
o)
Beware of nip points.
p)
Avoid physical contact with oils and greases - use barrier cream.
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