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Product Manual: #LG5 Series Manhole Guard Retrieval System
- Revision 06 - Date: 01-09-2018
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The following section will address the safety precautions which must be adhered to when working with Pelsue confined
Space Safety equipment such as the #LG5 Series Manhole Guard Retrieval System. Any user must familiarize them-
selves with the information in this section before utilizing the equipment.
SIGNAL WORDS:
Note the use of the signal words
DANGer
,
WArNING
and
CAutION
with the safety messages. The appropriate signal
word for each message has been selected using the following guidelines:
D
ANGer-
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. This
signal word is to be limited to the most extreme situations or for hidden or unseen hazards.
WArNING-
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury and
includes obvious and hidden hazards. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
CAutION-
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It
may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
You are responsible for the safe operation, maintenance and inspection of your Pelsue #LG5 Manhole Guard Retrieval
System. You must ensure that anyone who will operate, maintain, inspect or work around the equipment be familiar
with the operating and maintenance procedures and related safety information contained in this manual. This manual
will take you step-by-step through the workings and capabilities of the #LG5 Manhole Guard System and alert you to all
good safety and operating practices while using the system.
Remember, you are the key to safety. Good safety practices not only protect you but also the people around you. Make
these practices a working part of your safety program. Be certain that everyone operating this equipment is familiar with
the procedures recommended and follows safety precautions. Remember, most accidents can be prevented. Do not risk
injury or death by ignoring good safety practices.
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System owners must give operating instructions to operators or employees before allowing them to use the
equipment and at least annually thereafter.
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The most important safety device on this equipment is a safe operator. It is the operator’s responsibility to read
and understand all safety and operating instructions in the manual and to follow these. Most accidents can be
avoided.
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A person must understand the operation of this equipment and be trained in it’s usage before operating the
equipment. An untrained operator exposes himself and others to possible serious injury or death.
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Do not modify the equipment in any way. Unauthorized modification may impair the function and/or safety and
could affect the life of the equipment.
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Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY!
4.0 - Safety
4.1 - Warning Statement
WARNING!
Products manufactured or sold by the T.A. Pelsue Company are
intended for use by professionals trained and experienced in the
use, inspection and maintenance of these products.
Paraprofessional users such as volunteer rescue workers and
sportsmen involved in risk sports such as climbing and caving will
be held to the same standard of experience and training as profes-
sionals.
Technical rescue, repelling, climbing and the training involved are
hazardous activities. Each situation has its own unique conditions
and must be evaluated. Effective risk management comes from
experience, proper training and good personal judgement.
7!2.).'
Failure to read and heed all labels and instructions may
result in injury or death. Inspect all components before
and after each use, and remove from service if any
damage or defect is found. Keep product free from dirt
and moisture. Do not leave a suspended load
unattended. Do not exceed maximum rated loads.