SECTION 4 - EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
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4.3
EMERGENCY OPERATION
Operator Unable to Control Machine
If the platform operator is unable to operate or control the machine:
1.
Other personnel should operate the machine from ground
controls only as required.
2.
Only qualified personnel in the platform may use the plat-
form controls. DO NOT CONTINUE OPERATION IF CONTROLS
DO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY.
3.
Rescue equipment can be used to remove the platform
occupant(s). Cranes and forklifts can be used to stabilize
motion of the machine.
Righting of Tipped Machine
A fork truck of suitable capacity or equivalent equipment should be
placed under the elevated side of the chassis, with a crane or other
suitable lifting equipment used to lift the platform while the chassis
is lowered by the forklift or other equipment.
Platform Caught Overhead
If the platform becomes jammed or snagged in overhead structures
or equipment, do the following:
1.
Shut off the machine.
2.
Rescue all people in the platform before freeing the
machine. Personnel must be out of the platform before
operating any controls on the machine.
3.
Use cranes, forklifts or other equipment to stabilize motion
of the machine to prevent a tip over as required.
4.
From the ground controls, carefully free the platform from
the object.
5.
Once clear, restart the machine and return the platform to a
safe position.
6.
Inspect the machine for damage. If the machine is damaged
or does not operate properly, turn off the machine immedi-
ately. Report the problem to the proper maintenance per-
sonnel. Do not operate the machine until it is declared safe
for operation.
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