Operator Qualifications
Operation of the Wire Winder shall be limited to competent and experienced persons. In addition anyone who will
operate or work around the machine must use good common sense. In order to be qualified, they must also know
and meet all other requirements, such as:
1. Some regulations specify that no one under the age of 18 may operate power machinery. It is your
responsibility to know what these regulations are in your own area or situation.
2. Current Occupational Safety Health Administration regulations state in part: “At the time of initial assignment
and at least annually thereafter, the employer shall instruct every employee or user in the safe operation and
servicing of all equipment with which the employee or user is, or will be involved.”
3. Unqualified persons are to stay out of the work area.
4. A person who has not read and understood all operating and safety instruction is not qualified to operate the
machine.
Safety Overview
YOU are responsible for SAFE operation and maintenance of the Wire Winder. YOU must ensure that you and
anyone who is going to operate and maintain or work around the Wire Winder must be familiar with the operating,
maintenance, and safety information contained in the manual.
Remember YOU are the key to safety. GOOD PRACTICES protect not only you but also the people around you.
Make these practices a working part of your safety program. Be certain EVERYONE operating this machine is
familiar with the procedures recommended and follows safety precautions. Remember, most accidents can be
prevented. Do not risk injury or death by ignoring any information addressed.
Machine owners must give operating instructions to operators before allowing them to operate the machine. They
must be reviewed at least annually thereafter per OSHA regulation 1928.57.
The most important safety device on the equipment is a SAFE OPERATOR. It is the operator’s responsibility to read
and understand ALL instructions in the manual and to follow them. All accidents can be avoided!
Any person who has not read and understood all operation and safety instructions is not qualified to operate the Wire
Winder. An untrained operator exposes themselves and bystanders to possible serious injury or death.
Do not modify the equipment in any way. Unauthorized modifications may impair the functions and/or safety and
could affect the life of the equipment.
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