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HYDRAULIC WINDSHIELD SYSTEM HWS
All platforms of the HWS system are kept free from
ice and snow, even when not in use. At
temperatures below 0ºC, carry out checks of the
heads, climbing heads, cylinders and hydraulic
power units with special care.
For the correct dismantling and recovery of the
anchorages, it is recommended to use lubricants
which ease the subsequent extraction of the
components of which the anchorage consists as well
as to avoid possible concrete leaking into the
anchorages.
All electrical connections made to supply electricity
to the hydraulic power units must be made in
proper junction boxes, with air leak tight seals,
which do not leave the electrical contacts in the
open air.
6.2.
TRANSPORT, HANDLING AND STORAGE
6.2.1.
GENERAL GUIDELINES
Get informed about hazards on the building site and
preventive measures to avoid those.
Obey the instructions of the person-in-charge at the
workplace.
Ensure adequate communication between the
employees working together.
Use work equipment only when authorised, trained
and provided with all required information to
conduct it.
Maintain minimum distances to mobile work
equipment
(forklifts,
lorries,
cranes,
other
construction machinery) and to areas with the risk
of falling objects.
Do not stand, walk, or work under suspended loads,
nor under the trajectory or in the vicinity of these
loads.
Avoid the parts suffering blows and crushing during
transport, handling and storage.
The material is packed for transport in appropriate
containers such as wood or steel pallets, boxes, or
strapped in bundles with stable base.
Strap the bundles sufficiently stable to prevent them
from moving and getting damaged. If necessary,
protect the items with some sort of buffer.
Cut the metal strap, standing on the side, using
gloves and goggles to prevent getting cut by the
bouncing strap or caught in the strap.
6.2.2.
TRANSPORT
Ensure the stable loading of the material, complying
with the instructions of the driver (equilibrated
distribution on the lorry bed, fastening of auxiliary
items, etc.).
Keep your distance when opening the containers
after transport to prevent injuries from falling
objects.
6.2.3.
HANDLING
Manual handling of loads
Some ergonomic principles to be followed are listed
below:
Do not make any sudden jerky movements.
Before lifting the load, examine it to detect any
sharp corners, dirt, etc. and decide according to its
shape, weight and volume for the best way to get a
secure grip of the load.
Lift, separating the feet at shoulder distance, duck,
bending the knees, never the back.
Do not attempt to lift alone, any load that is too
heavy, too large, or awkward. Use a mechanical
lifting device or get a helping hand from co-workers.