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PowerMast by ReechCraft
1. Safety comes first. To help ensure safety, always have a competent person
assemble, erect, operate, transport, store, and maintain this product. A
competent person is defined as one who has the:
a. Ability to identify any present or foreseeable hazards.
b. Authority to take immediate corrective action.
c. Knowledge and training to assemble, erect, operate, transport, store,
and maintain the system.
d. Operator’s Safety Manual available at all times.
e. Field experience to correctly assemble, erect, operate, transport,
store, and maintain the system.
2. Be sure to follow all of the guidelines set forth in the Operator’s Safety Manual
for proper assembly, erection, operation, transport, storage, and maintenance.
3. Workers exposed to hazards are required to wear personal protective
equipment (PPE) such as hard hats, eyewear, gloves, and safety boots as
prescribed by federal, state, and local authorities.
4. Make a layout plan for how your mast climbing work platform will be used for
the specific task. Examine the structure and ground conditions where the
system will be placed. On long walls, use multiple systems to allow for more
flexibility in access. Always place masts in a position that provides a stable
base and suitable connection to the structure.
5. Establish the distance of the platform to the wall or structure, taking into
consideration wall offsets, curves, balconies, architectural features, trees, wires, etc.
6. Be aware of and refer to federal, state, and local guidelines for proper distance
away from non-system electrical lines.
7. Be sure the ground will support the bearing forces of the system in accordance
with this Operator’s Safety Manual.
8. Always carry out maintenance and inspection as detailed in this manual to help
ensure system safety and efficiency. Be sure to manage all jobsite inventory
and ensure proper inspection and maintenance has been conducted on all
system components prior to use.
9. Never make modifications to the system. Always use factory manufactured
parts on the system. Modifications to the system, or configurations in a manner
other than what is detailed in this manual and other ReechCraft publications,
will void the warranty and could lead to equipment damage or personal injury.
If you have any questions on components or accessories and how they should
be used, contact your local dealer or call ReechCraft customer service.
10. Be sure you have the proper guardrails, endrails, midrails, and toeboards
properly
installed.
11. Once the system is installed and prior to operation, provide a barrier as
necessary surrounding the work area below the work platform in accordance
with federal, state, and local regulations. Prepare an emergency escape plan
and keep a phone list of emergency numbers.
SAFETY GUIDELINES