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User and maintenance manual
3.3.4
Driver instruction
Knowledge of the relevant general statutory health and safety regulations are an important requisite for the safe
driving and operation of the kart. Best practice includes the wearing and use of personal protective equipment
by all drivers.
The kart must only be operated by persons who are familiar with the general safety rules and other instructions
in this manual and strictly adhere to them. It is the responsibility of the kart operator to assess whether a person
is fit to drive the kart, taking into account the age, height and weight of the person as well any medical concerns
(see
Requirements to be met by drivers [
). Before driving the kart, the driver must be instructed in its safe
handling and operation.
NOTICE
Driver instruction
The kart operator must instruct the drivers in the safe handling of the vehicle, proper
operating procedures, potential hazards and safety measures. This ensures that all
authorised drivers have the necessary knowledge to prevent incidents and to ensure
the safe operation of the kart.
3.3.5
Personal protective equipment
The kart operator must ensure that all drivers and authorised personnel are given the prescribed personal pro-
tective equipment (integral helmet, tight-fitting clothes, closed footwear, etc.) and wear it while driving the kart or
carrying out work on it.
3.4
Requirements for operator's personnel
This chapter describes the skills and knowledge that operating and maintenance personnel must have to per-
form their tasks safely and properly.
3.4.1
Qualification
All work with and on the kart requires special technical skills and knowledge.
All persons working on or with the kart must fulfil the following requirements:
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They must be suitable for respective task(s).
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They must be qualified to perform the assigned task(s).
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They must have been instructed in the operation and handling of the kart.
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They must be familiar with the safety devices and their functions.
