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Safety Requirements
These are general guidelines, all personnel involved should adhere to the safety requirements of the particular location
at which they are performing their operations.
Dhatec recommends wearing of suitable PPE while handling their products. This includes gloves, safety shoes, safety
glasses, safety helmet and suitable work clothing.
The working areas should be kept tidy at all times in order to minimize the risk of trips and slips.
All personnel involved should use suitable manual handling techniques and follow industry recommended guidelines for
lifting and movi
ng, such as those described in “Ergonomic Guidelines for Manual Material Handling” published by the
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (Publication 2007-131), or those otherwise prescribed by the client.
Introduction
The V-Sup is a system designed to support pipes during construction activities. Supporting these pipes is not without
risks. If the pipes are not handled and supported carefully, serious damages or injuries can occur.
The purpose of this installation manual is to make the users of the V-Sup aware of the risks and dangers resulting from
the installation, use and maintenance of the system. This manual provides basic safety guidelines to cope with the risks
and hazards and to guarantee a safe way of supporting pipes. In spite of these basis guidelines, one should always
respect the local safety regulations.
Everybody who will use the V-Sup system should be familiar with the essence of this manual. Therefore, it is obligatory
to carefully read this manual thoroughly, before installing and using the V-Sup system. The installation of the V-Sup
may only be realized by trained employees, who are completely known with the guidelines and procedures specified in
this manual.
Always contact Dhatec in case of doubts or uncertainties during installation, operation and maintenance of the V-Sup.
