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Boss X-series
Instructions for use
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Personnel operating BoSS X-Series machine
should have either been selected, trained and
authorised to do so, or be undergoing formal
training under supervision. ISO 18878 gives
details of the requirements for the training of
MEWP operators.
Records of training and experience of
personnel should be consulted to assist in the
selection of suitable personnel.
Personnel should be instructed not to work
under the influence of alcohol, drugs or other
impairment to efficiency. Personnel should
also be assessed as to their physical ability to
undertake the appointed tasks.
The BoSS X-Series machine operator should:
a.
be physically fit;
b.
appear to be comfortable working
at height when taken up in the work
platform of a MEWP
c.
have a responsible attitude;
d.
demonstrate an ability to learn;
e.
be able to communicate clearly with
other personnel on site;
f.
be able to demonstrate understanding of
relevant health and safety regulations;
g.
be able to demonstrate understanding of
accident prevention and control;
h.
be able to demonstrate that they can
work safely at height (Youngman offer
a Work at Height Regulations training
course called the Knowledge. For more
information please call +44 (0) 1621
745900)
i.
be able to demonstrate understanding
of the need for and correct use and
maintenance of personal protective
equipment;
j.
operate the BoSS X-Series machine
safely and manoeuvre the machine as
required, to correctly position and carry
out the tasks in a correct and proper
manner;
k.
be able to identify and avoid foreseeable
hazards and recognise unsafe practices/
developing situations;
l.
carry out daily pre-use checks.
WarnIng
Operation of the BoSS X-Series machine by
untrained or inadequately trained operators may
result in serious injury or death.
A new course for the category Push Around
Vertical (PAV) is being offered by IPAF-approved
training centres in the UK from January 2010.
In addition to the Operator of the BoSS X-Series
machine the Site Surveyor and Planner and
machine Demonstrator should be competent to
fulfil these roles as specified in the Safe Use of
MEWP’s – Code of Practice sections 7.2.6 and
7.2.7 respectively.
When planning the job the Site Surveyor and
Planner should work through the following
stages:
a.
Identify the task to be undertaken.
b.
Select an appropriate MEWP.
c.
Identify the hazards associated with the
task.
d.
Carry out a risk assessment.
e.
Identify control measures.
f.
Develop the method to be used.
g.
Record the planning in a Method
Statement (including any contingency
activities for personnel rescue).
h.
Communicate the plan to all persons
involved.
i.
Review the plan before the job
starts and incorporate any changing
circumstances.
1.5 ModIfIcatIons
No modifications shall be made to any BoSS
X-Series machine unless Youngman Group
Ltd. has given full written approval. If in doubt
please contact us for advice:
Youngman Group Ltd.
The Causeway
Maldon
Essex
CM9 4LJ
United Kingdom
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+44 (0) 1621 745900
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+44 (0) 1621 859845
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