D8
D8
Plus
Figure 2. Classification stickers D8 and D8 Plus
Safety label
Description
D8
A chain hoist with the D8 classification can be used to lift
loads during set-up.
D8 Plus
A chain hoist with the D8 Plus classification can be used to lift
loads during set-up, and hold loads in resting position above
people.
2.2
Responsibilities of the owner
2.2.1
Preventing work-related hazards
The owner of the product must ensure that the operators have a sufficient knowledge of the
work-related hazards and of the ways to avoid the hazards.
The operator must always perform a local risk assessment before every work phase or shift.
The assessment ensures that the operator stops and thinks about what to do before starting to
work.
• Identify potential hazards that could affect you, your colleagues, the environment, your
product, or work method while you are performing the task
• Assess the risks and implement the actions that are needed to eliminate or reduce the risks
Only competent persons are allowed to carry out operation and other tasks. The responsibility
of the owner is to:
• Provide training and orientation
• Validate training methods
• Verify competence and skills
• Monitor and evaluate user performance regularly
2.2.2
Personal protective equipment
NOTE
This section proposes personal protective equipment to ensure the operator's safety.
Follow the local regulations and requirements of the working environment. Use only
approved and accepted personal protective equipment.
For safety, the operator or others near the product are required to wear personal protective
equipment (PPE). Various types of PPE are available as listed below and must be selected
according to the requirements of the working environment.
OWNER’S MANUAL
This document and the information contained herein, is the exclusive property of Verlinde S.A.S and represents a non-
public, confidential and proprietary trade secret that may not be reproduced, disclosed to third parties, altered or
otherwise employed in any manner whatsoever without the express written consent of Verlinde S.A.S. Copyright 2020
© Verlinde S.A.S. All rights reserved.
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