Reflex Marine FROG-6 HC6-01 620, User Manual

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User Manual FROG-6
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1.3 Safety
Personnel transfer is a safety critical activity. The following items must be observed to properly
control safe transfers:
i. Proper planning of the transfer operation is essential. Planning must include a risk
assessment and method statement which takes account of all environmental and
operational factors. Assessing the impact of these factors on operational risk is best done by
Competent Persons (see note below) experienced in use of the equipment and the local
conditions.
ii. It is imperative for the safe operation of the FROG-6 that each unit is periodically inspected
and tested in accordance with the procedures and schedules set out within this document.
iii. Operating parameters detailed in this document must be adhered to unless modified
following on-site risk assessment and method statement by competent, experienced
personnel.
iv. The FROG-6 must only be used with properly designed, maintained and appropriately
certified lifting equipment. (It should be noted that some national regulations require cranes
to be specifically certified for man-riding operations).
v. Supervisory personnel (including Deck Crews and Crane Operators) must be competent and
must only operate the equipment following proper instruction in its use. Crane Operators
should read the ‘ Crane Operator Guidance’ contained within this document.
vi. Pre-operational checks as detailed in this document must always be performed prior to use
of the FROG-6.
vii. Transfer personnel must receive a proper briefing on the FROG-6 and the transfer operation.
viii. Transfer personnel must at all times be seated and properly strapped in using the harnesses
supplied.
ix. The FROG-6 must only be used as a personnel transfer device.
x. The FROG-6 must not be used as a work-basket.
Note: Competent Person
A Competent Person is a person who has appropriate practical and theoretical knowledge and
experience of the equipment. This will enable them to detect defects and weaknesses and to assess
their importance in relation to the safety and continued use of the equipment. It is essential that the
Competent Person is sufficiently independent and impartial to allow objective decisions to be made.
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