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3 SAFETY INFORMATION, OBLIGATIONS AND PROHIBITIONS.
3.1 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
For completely safe use of the machine it is mandatory to wear the appropriate Personal Protective
Equipment indicated below, in addition to any additional devices related to the risks connected to the
activity carried out to be identified by the Employer (example: in cases of activities in a noisy
environment, the use of hearing protectors, etc. will be prescribed).
The minimum PPE related to the prevailing risks during the use of the machine are:
- Restraint / fall arrest device (harness) complete with lanyard and connectors;
- Helmet;
- Safety footwear.
For the use and maintenance of the PPE in use, refer to the manuals of the respective manufacturers.
3.1.1 Restraint / fall arrest device and platform anchoring points.
Each anchoring point on the platform is specifically designed and suitable for anchoring a fall arrest
system for one person.
The safety device consists of a full-body harness (1), with sternal and / or dorsal attachment equipped
with an adjustable restraint or fall arrest lanyard (2), hooked to the attachment point in the prepared
basket, by means of suitable shape and size connectors.
The operator and the personnel transported on the platform must wear the PPE described above and
attach the connector (carabiner) to the anchor points indicated in the following image, by adjusting the
lanyard so that it remains as short as possible.
The choice of whether to use a restraint or fall arrest device is the responsibility of the employer, and
depends on the analysis of the risks associated with the actual use of the machine.
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