OPERATING PROCEDURES
Do not operate until inspection and functional checks have been performed
as specified below:
OPERATING PROCEDURES
It is the owners and/or the users responsibility to ensure that the machine is maintained
and operated in accordance with the operation and maintenance procedures contained
within this manual.
It is essential to be familiar with the correct operating procedures as outlined in this manual
The operator must have adequate training for this type of platform.
The machine is fitted with a safety harness point as standard. If the operator chooses to
wear a safety harness, an approved ‘fall restraint’ type harness should be worn.
Operating procedures are divided into three key areas:
1.
Pre-operation checks.
What to do before operating the machine.
2.
Normal operation.
How to use the machine safely.
3.
Emergency operation.
How to lower the machine without power or in the event of
operator
incapacity.
There is no specific legal requirement to wear a safety harness. However,
there is an employers’ requirement to ensure the correct equipment is
used for a task and that it is used correctly and safely. For this requirement
to be met, a risk assessment should be conducted to assess the potential
risks and if an increase in operator safety can be achieved with a safety
harness, then use a ‘fall restraint’ type harness only.
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