SJ 46A & SJ 46AJ
December 2007
Page 11
TM
Section 1 - About Your Aerial Platform
Safety Rules
Safety Precautions (Continued)
Know and understand the safety precautions before going on to next section.
•
DO NOT
operate an aerial
platform that has ladders,
scaffolding or other devices
mounted on it to increase its
size or work height.
•
DO NOT
exert side forces on
aerial platform while elevated.
•
DO NOT
use the aerial platform
as a crane. It is prohibited.
•
DO NOT
sit, stand or climb on
the guardrails. It is prohibited.
•
BE AwARE
of overhead
obstructions or other possible
hazards around the aerial
platform when driving or
lifting.
•
BE
AwARE
of crushing
hazards. Keep all body parts
inside platform guardrail.
•
BE AwARE
of blind spots when
operating the aerial platform.
•
ENSURE
that there are no
personnel or obstructions in
the path of travel, including
blind spots.
•
DO NOT
lower the platform
unless the area below is clear of personnel and
obstructions.
•
DO NOT
use boom to push,
pull other objects or to lift the
chassis.
•
DO NOT
raise the aerial
platform while it is on a truck,
forklift or other device or
vehicle.
•
STUNT
driving and horseplay are prohibited.
•
ENSURE ALL
tires are in good condition and lug
nuts are properly tightened.
•
DO NOT
alter or disable limit switches or other
safety devices.
•
DO NOT
use the aerial platform without guardrails,
locking pins and the entry gate in place.
•
DO NOT
exceed the rated capacity of the
aerial platform. Do make sure the load is evenly
distributed on the platform.
