SECTION 4 - EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
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4.4 EMERGENCY OPERATION
Use of Ground Controls
KNOW HOW TO USE THE GROUND CONTROLS IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION.
Ground personnel must be thoroughly familiar with the machine
operating characteristics and the ground control functions. Train-
ing should include operation of the machine, review and under-
standing of this section and hands-on operation of the controls in
simulated emergencies.
Operator Unable to Control Machine
1. Operate the machine from ground controls ONLY with the
assistance of other personnel and equipment (cranes, over-
head hoists, etc.) as may be required to safely remove the
danger or emergency condition.
2. Other qualified personnel on the platform may use the plat-
form controls. DO NOT CONTINUE OPERATION IF CONTROLS
DO NOT FUNCTION NORMALLY.
3. Cranes, forklift trucks or other equipment which may be
available are to be used to remove platform occupants and
stabilize motion of the machine in case machine controls are
inadequate or malfunction when used.
Platform Caught Overhead
If the platform becomes jammed or snagged in overhead struc-
tures or equipment, do the following:
1. Shut off the machine.
2. Rescue all people in the platform before freeing the
machine. Personnel must be out of the platform before
operating any controls on the machine.
3. Use cranes, forklifts or other equipment to stabilize motion
of the machine to prevent a tip over as required.
4. From the ground controls, carefully free the platform from
the object.
5. Once clear, restart the machine and return the platform to a
safe position.
6. Inspect the machine for damage. If the machine is damaged
or does not operate properly, turn off the machine immedi-
ately. Report the problem to the proper maintenance per-
sonnel. Do not operate the machine until it is declared safe
for operation.
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