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Molnar 4 Post Hoist
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OPERATING PERSONNEL
The device must only be operated and serviced by authorized, trained and instructed
expert persons who:
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are at least 18 years of age and
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have been thoroughly instructed in operation and
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can provide evidence of their suitability to operate lifting platforms and
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have been entrusted in writing by the operating company to operate the lifting platform.
An instructed person is someone who has been trained and, if necessary, instructed practically in the
tasks en-trusted to him/her and the possible dangers resulting from improper actions; and who has
been instructed both about the necessary protective features and about protective measures.
Qualified personnel include those who can assess the work entrusted to them and recognise
potential dangers based on their specialist training, knowledge and experience as well as their
knowledge of appropriate conditions.
If personnel do not have the necessary knowledge, then they are to be trained accordingly.
The equipment must only be operated and serviced by persons who are able to perform their work
in a reliable manner. For this purpose, any mode of operation that adversely affects the safety of
persons, the environment or the machine is to be avoided. Persons who are under the influence of
drugs, alcohol or medication that affects their responsiveness may under no circumstances carry
out work on or with the machine.
The employment of personnel must be based on the applicable regulations concerning age and
qualification.
The responsibilities concerning operation and maintenance must be clearly specified in order to
avoid uncer-tainties in competence.
The operator must ensure that unauthorized persons keep a sufficient clearance to the equipment.
The operator is obliged to report immediately any changes to the equipment which adversely affect
the safety to the operator.
Behavior in Case of Accidents
Preventative Measures
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Always be prepared for accidents or fire !
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Keep first aid equipment (first aid kit, blankets, etc.) and firefighting equipment close to hand.
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Make personnel familiar with the location and use of safety, accident reporting, first aid and
rescue equipment and have this training confirmed.
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Clear access routes for rescue vehicles.
If Worst Comes to the Worst: Do the Right Things!
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Shut down the machine immediately.
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Inform the responsible person at the place of use.
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Alarm a physician and the fire brigade.
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Rescue persons from the danger zone, start first aid measures.
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Keep access routes for rescue vehicles clear.
