Blue Giant FMC - Safe Maintenance Practices

SERVICE MANUAL BLUE GIANT
Page 2 Issue Date: 10/01/01, Rev, 0
SAFE MAINTENANCE PRACTICES
The following instructions have been
prepared from current industry and
government safety standards
applicable to dock equipment
operation and maintenance. These
recommended procedures specify
conditions, methods, and accepted
practices that aid in the safe
maintenance of dock equipment.
They are listed here for the reference
and safely of all workers during
maintenance and repair operations.
Carefully read and understand these
instructions and the specific
maintenance procedure before
attempting to do any repair work.
When in doubt of any procedure,
contact your Blue Giant distributor
for assistance.
• Dock equipment can become
hazardous if maintenance is
neglected. Therefore, trained
personnel and procedures must
be provided.
•
Maintenance and inspection of all
dock equipment shall be done in
conformance with the
manufacturers recommendations.
•
A scheduled planned
maintenance, lubrication and
inspection program shall be
followed.
• Avoid fire hazards and have fire
protection equipment present in
the work area.
• Only trained and authorized
personnel shall be permitted to
maintain, repair, adjust and
inspect dock equipment. Work
should be performed in
accordance with the
manufacturers specifications.
•
Do not use open pans of fuel or
flammable cleaning fluids for
cleaning parts.
•
Before starting work, wear eye
protection and remove all jewelry.
•
Always engage maintenance strut
and place traffic barriers before
entering pit area.
•
There are numerous variations in
procedures, techniques, tools and
parts for servicing dock
equipment, as well as in the skill
of the individual doing the work.
This manual can not possibly
anticipate all such variations and
provide advice or precautions as
to each. Accordingly, anyone
departing from the instructions
provided in this manual through
procedures used or choice of
tools, materials and parts, may
jeopardize his or her personal
safety and / or the safety of the
equipment operator.
•
Improper or careless techniques
cause accidents. Read and
understand the procedures for
safe maintenance outlined in this
manual.
•
Work safely and follow the safety
signs and their messages
displayed in the work area and in
this manual.