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Personnel Requirements
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The requirements the manufacturer places on the users of The Weightanka system are as follows:
Duties of the User
The user must fulfil the following duties:
Assemble The Weightanka system strictly in accordance with these instructions and check that it is
functioning correctly and safely.
Recognise and - as far as possible and permissible – repair any damage to the system, or, if repair
is not possible, immediately withdraw the system from use and return the system to the
manufacturer for repair.
Requirements of the User
In order to be able to fulfil his or her duties, the user must meet the following requirements:
They must have received instruction from a trained operator of the system.
They must have adequate knowledge of the English language to understand these operating
instructions.
They must be free from any disability that may affect their ability to use this system or understand
these instructions.
It is unlikely that any medical condition may directly affect (or be affected by) the use of this
product in itself, but users must be aware that:
Working at height is a dangerous occupation. They should be trained to do so, and
should comply with any medical requirements set by the training provider.
The manufacturer or supplier of PPE to be used with this product may impose
medical requirements on users of their products, which must be complied with.
Definition "Trained Person"
Trained persons, are persons who, based on their specialist training and experience have
adequate knowledge of the system to be checked and are sufficiently familiar with the relevant
regulations, guidelines and generally recognised rules of the Weightanka system and
accompanying regulations - e.g., Health and Safety Regulations and Accident Prevention
Regulations that are in force in the country of use; and can assess the safe working conditions of
the installation location.
A trained person shall be responsible for selecting all users of The Weightanka system.
