USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL - SECTION 3
ELEVAH 40 MOVE / 40 B AERIAL PLATFORM
– Rev. 12_2021
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SECTION 3.
PREPARATION AND INSPECTION
PERSONNEL TRAINING
The machine is a personnel transportation device; therefore, it must be used and undergo
maintenance exclusively by trained personnel.
The machine cannot be used by persons under the influence of alcohol or drugs or subject to
epileptic seizures, dizziness or loss of physical control.
Operator training
Operator training must include the following:
1. Use and limits of the machine's ground and emergency controls, and of the safety systems;
2. Signs/stickers for controls, instructions and warnings on the machine;
3. Regulations defined by the employer and government regulations;
4. Use of the approved fall arrest device (if required);
5. Sufficient knowledge of the mechanical operation of the machine to be able to recognise a fault;
6. Safe methods for using the machine in the presence of overhead obstacles, other moving
equipment and obstacles, hollows, holes and slopes;
7. Methods to prevent dangers due to unprotected electric conductors;
8. Requirements of a particular job or particular application of the machine.
Training supervision
Training must be carried out under the supervision of a skilled person, in an open space clear of
obstacles. and must continue until the trainee can safely operate and use the machine.
Operator responsibility
The operator must be trained with regard to the responsibility and authority to switch off the machine
in the event of a fault or any other unsafe condition relating to both the machine and the work area.
NOTE:
the owner shall provide skilled personnel for training upon delivery of the first units and even
later, if required by the user or personnel.
