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Appendix B
B.1 Operator Safety Basics
Before starting your shift, you should make sure that the equipment has a current inspection certificate and that the necessary
inspections and risk assessment checks have been carried out and are up to date. Also, the equipment must be operated in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Furthermore, it is of utmost importance that you know that YOU are primarily responsible for YOUR OWN health and safety.
Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment and make sure that you have had all the necessary training to operate the
equipment. The following basic safety precautions must be adhered to at all times:
1. Transmitter switches must never be mechanically blocked ON or OFF for any motion. When not in use the transmitter
must be turned off. A safe and secure storage space should be provided for the transmitter unit and the unit should
always be placed there when not in use. This precaution will prevent unauthorized people from operating the crane.
Receivers must be removed from the equipment when it is unlikely that it will be used for a period of time, and properly
stored.
2. All defective or missing safety equipment, mechanical or electrical defects must be reported to the supervisor without
delay. Operation must not continue until all required repairs are completed. Any changes to the condition of the remote or
equipment must be recorded and communicated to or made accessible by the following operators on shift.
3. Ensure that there is nobody in the path of the travel of the equipment. If there is, stop and sound the alarm before
proceeding.
4. When leaving the equipment area for any reason, switch off the transmitter, remove the key cap and store it in a safe
and secure place to prevent unauthorized operation.
5. Do not allow any unauthorized person to operate the transmitter at any point.
6. Do not operate the transmitter at a distance where the equipment and all surrounding objects are not visible. Make
sure that your view is not obstructed.
7. Do not attempt to override any of the safety features built into the Radio Remote Control.
8. Put rechargeable batteries on charge at the end of each shift. Chargers are not intended for outdoor use. Use only
indoors.
9. Non-rechargeable batteries must NOT be used to power the transmitters. Use ONLY Hetronic rechargeable batteries.
10. Use protective gloves when surface temperature of unit exceeds 58°C (136°F) as per IEC 62368-1:2014.
B.2 Safety Checklist
The following checklist provides general safety guidelines for radio control operation of equipment by fully qualified and trained
operators. These recommendations do not take precedence over any of the following requirements relating to cranes, hoists,
lifting devices or other equipment which use or include Hetronic products:
▪ Instructions, manuals, and safety warnings of the manufacturers of the equipment where Hetronic products are
used,
▪ Plant safety rules and procedures of the employers and the owners of the facilities where the Hetronic products
are being used,
▪ Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) regulations,
▪ Safety standards and practices for the industries in which Hetronic products are used.
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