Safety
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Only persons reliable working procedures can be expected
from, are allowed to perform all works. Persons the responsi-
veness of which is affected by e. g. drugs, alcohol or
medication, are not allowed to work with the machine.
The qualifications of the personnel for the different tasks
are mentioned below:
Operator
The operator is instructed by the operating company
about the assigned tasks and possible risks in case of
improper behaviour. Any tasks which need to be perfor-
med beyond the operation if it is indicated in these
instructions and if the operating company expressively
commissioned the operator.
Qualified personnel
Due to their professional training, knowledge and expe-
rience as well as their knowledge of relevant regulations
the specialist staff is able to perform the assigned tasks
and to recognise and avoid any possible dangers them-
selves.
Manufacturer
Certain works may only be performed by specialist per-
sonnel of the manufacturer. Other personnel is not au-
thorized to perform these works. Please contact our cus-
tomer service for the execution of all arising work.
2.4 Personal protective equipment
The personal protective equipment serves to protect
persons against impairments of safety and health while
working. The staff member has to wear personal protec-
tive equipment while performing different tasks on and
with the machine which are indicated in the individual
paragraphs of these instructions.
The personal protective equipment is explained in the
following paragraph:
2.5 General safety regulations
Setup, retrofitting, maintenance and inspection work
may only be carried out by trained personnel if the
equipment is not in operation.
It is pointed out that any unauthorised modifications and
alterations to the machine are not permitted for safety
reasons.
The operating personnel must always ensure that the
maximum load capacity is not exceeded.
Stopping under a suspended load is prohibited, as
loose objects can fall down at any time.
The transport and lifting of persons is prohibited.
Access to the load handling equipment is not permitted.
Head protection
The industrial helmet protects the head against
falling objects and knocks against stationary objects
items.
Protective gloves
The protective gloves provide protection for the
hands against sharp-edged components, as well as
against friction, abrasions or deeper injuries.
Safety boots
The safety boots protect the feet against crushes,
falling parts and slipping over on slippery under-
ground.
Protective clothes
Protective work clothing means tight-fitting clothing
with low tear resistance.
NOTE!
The regulations valid in the country of use must be
observed (in the respective valid version).
In Germany currently
BGV A1 - Principles of prevention
BGV D6 (VBG 9) - Cranes
BGV D8 - Winches - Lifting and pulling equipment
BGR 500 (VBG 9a) - Load suspension devices in ho-
ist operation
BGG 905 (ZH 1/27) - Principles for testing cranes
EN 1494 - Mobile and portable lifting equipment
EC Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
