Aerial work platform
B-LIFT 18 HV
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COD. UM0287_GB | REV. 00 | ED: 09/18
Chapter 2
GB
SAFETY
2.4
Operator Deinition
The operators should be physically it, in full possession of their mental faculties, fully aware of and
responsible for the dangers that may arise when using the lifting platform.
Physical Characteristics
Operators should have good eyesight (even through the use of spectacles or contact lenses), good
hearing and excellent motor skills.
Mental characteristics
Operators must not take substances that could alter their physical and mental abilities (such as
medicines, alcohol, drugs etc.).
Operators must be aware that anything other than an optimal psychophysical condition can cause
injury to themselves and to other persons, animals and damage to property present in the working
(manoeuvring) envelope.
Extraneous personnel are not allowed to use the lifting platform, as they are not aware of the risks
and dangers involved.
It is advisable that the lifting platform be used by operators aged 18 and over.
It is forbidden for the lifting platform to be used by subordinate workers, employed as apprentices.
THE employer must ensure that:
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The operator fulils all vocational requirements for running the machine;
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The operator is adequately qualiied and trained for using this type of machine;
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The operator has read and understood the manual.
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the operator has the speciic authorisation if required by law (in Italy, this is mandatory).
The manufacturer is available to provide courses speciically for operators.
2.4.1
The role of the operators
The lifting platform can only be used by two trained operators, with their roles established in advance:
Operator on the
platform
Has the task of operating the lifting platform from the controls on the
work platform itself.
Operator on the ground
Has the task of checking the area beneath the working position, the
stability of the platform and operating the emergency controls of the
aerial platform.
CAUTION
The operators should be suitably instructed on the use of the lifting platform.
It is particularly important that the operator on the ground preventively knows
the exact position and use of controls for emergency manoeuvres.
