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OPERATIONAL PROCEDURE AND SAFETY
Preliminary Safety Checks
A “Competent Person” shall inspect the action of the inward swinging, self-closing spring-
loaded gate and bow latch on the Work Platform to ensure damage has not occurred and it
swings and latches securely. Do not use the Work Platform if any of the components are
damaged or not in safe working condition. A “Competent Person” shall inspect the “Slipper”
locking pins daily to ensure that they are in safe working order.
The Operator shall check that the Work Platform has been correctly fitted in accordance with
these Instructions before being used
[refer Section (3)].
All signage must be strictly adhered to and checked to ensure that the compliance plate is not
damaged and is legible.
General Operating and Safety Procedures
Forklift attachments can alter load centres and reduce the load capacity. The type of load to be
handled in addition to the operating conditions must be considered when determining the
actual working capacity for each application. Do not exceed the rated capacity of the
Industrial Truck to handle the load.
Referring to AS 2359.1 clause 12.3.1, Industrial Trucks used to lift the type WP Work
Platform must have capacities equal to or greater than;
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For a counterbalance truck – 1825 kg
•
For reach trucks – 1095 kg.
WARNING
: Any SWL noted on the Work Platform is
a structural rating of the Work Platform only and makes
no claim to the suitability of the Forklift. Actual load
may be restricted to the suitability of the Forklift.
Actual Forklift capacities must be obtained from the
Forklift manufacturer.
The type WP Work Platform is only certified and warranted for operation within the design
constraints and authority covered by these Instructions. Though continual operation beyond
the extreme design rating may be within the platform structural rating, liability for its use
under these conditions will rest with the Operator.
East West Engineering attachments shall not be modified in any way which affects the
operation or performance except with the prior approval of East West Engineering. After any
changes have been effected, appropriate alterations shall be made on the relevant nameplate
and markings prior to placing the attachment back into service. East West Engineering must
be notified of the changes to nameplates and makings with reference to the attachment serial
number.
