HANGCHA CDD15-WS - E Operation; Safety Regulations for the Operation of Stackers

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E
Operation
1 Safety Regulations for the Operation of Stackers
Driver authorisation: The stacker may only be used by suitably trained personnel, who
have demonstrated to the proprietor or his representative that they can drive and handle
loads and have been authorised to operate the stacker by the proprietor or his
representative.
Driver’s rights, obligations and responsibilities
: The driver must be informed of his
duties and responsibilities and be instructed in the operation of the stacker and shall be
familiar with the operator manual. The driver shall be afforded all due rights. Safety shoes
must be worn with pedestrian operated stackers. Travel with a raised load isprohibited
(max. height above ground = 500 mm).
Unauthorised Use of stacker
: The driver is responsible for the stacker during the time
it is in use. He shall prevent unauthorised persons from driving or operating the stacker.
It is forbidden to carry passengers or lift personnel.
Damage and Faults
: The supervisor must be immediately informed of any damage
or faults to the stacker. Stackers not safe for operation (e.g. wheel or brake
problems) must not be used until they have been rectified.
Repairs:
The driver must not carry out any repairs or alterations to the stacker
without the necessary training and authoristion to do so. On no account may the
driver disable or adjust safety mechanisms or switches.
Hazardous area
: A hazardous area is defined as the area in which a person is at risk
due to stacker movement, lifting operations, the load handler (e.g. forks or attachments)
or the load itself. This also includes areas which can be reached by falling loads or
lowering operating equipment.
Unauthorised persons must be kept away from the hazardous area. Where thereis
danger to personnel, a warning must be sounded in good time. If unauthorised
personnel are still within the hazardous area the stacker shall be brought to a halt
immediately.
Safety Devices and Warning Signs
: Safety devices, warning signs and warning
instructions shall be strictly observed.