SJ 63AJ
December 2007
Page 7
Section 1 - About Your MEWP
Safety Rules
Safety Precautions
Know and understand the safety precautions before going on to next section.
WARNING
Failure to heed the following safety
precautions could result in tip over,
falling, crushing, or other hazards leading
to death or serious injury.
•
KNOW
all national, state or territorial/provincial
and local rules which apply to your MEWP and
jobsite.
•
TURN
main power disconnect switch “
” off
when leaving the MEWP unattended. Remove the
key to prevent unauthorized use of the MEWP.
•
WEAR
all the protective clothing and personal
safety devices issued to you or called for by job
conditions.
•
DO NOT
wear loose clothing,
dangling
neckties,
scarves,
rings, wristwatches or other
jewelry while operating this
MEWP.
•
AVOID
entanglement
with
ropes, cords or hoses.
•
AVOID
falling. Stay within the
boundaries of the guardrails.
Maintain firm footing on the
platform floor at all times while
working thereon.
•
ENSURE
all occupants wear
personal fall protection equipment.
•
DO NOT
raise the MEWP or
operate elevated in windy or
gusty conditions that exceed
the limits specified in
Section 4,
Table 4.5.
•
DO NOT
increase the lateral
surface area of the platform.
Increasing the area exposed to
the wind will decrease MEWP
stability. Avoid tenting.
•
DO NOT
elevate the MEWP if it
is not on a firm, level surface.
•
DO NOT
drive elevated near
depressions or holes of any
type, loading docks, debris,
drop-offs and surfaces that
may affect the stability of the
MEWP.
•
DO NOT
elevate or drive
elevated on a slope. Elevated
driving must be done on a firm,
level surface.
•
If
operation
in
areas
with holes or drop-offs
is
absolutely
necessary
,
elevated driving shall not be
allowed. Position the MEWP
horizontally only with the
platform fully lowered. After
ensuring that all 4 wheels
or outriggers (if equipped)
have contact with a firm, level
surface, the MEWP can be
elevated. After elevation, the
drive function must not be
activated.
•
DO NOT
drive elevated on a
soft or uneven surface.
•
DO NOT
ascend or descend a
grade steeper than 45%. Boom
elevated driving must only be
done on firm, level surfaces.
