Basic safety instructions
2.3 Personnel qualifications
Operating Instructions GMK5250L 3 302 633 en 2 - 5
27.09.2017
Appropriate servicing equipment is absolutely necessary in order to carry
out maintenance work.
Observe national regulations that apply to transport when loading the truck
crane. Also observe the additional safety measures prescribed by the for-
warder (e.g. shipping or railway company).
Monitor the work of personnel, at least occasionally, and make sure they
work in accordance with the operating instructions in a safe and conscien-
tious manner.
2.3 Personnel qualifications
This operating manual is not a training manual for prospective crane
operators!
All descriptions are written explicitly for crane operators who have been
trained to operate truck cranes.
Personnel in training may only operate the truck crane under supervision.
Only reliable personnel may operate or carry out work on the truck crane.
As a crane operator you must fulfil a number of requirements:
– You must possess a driving licence for this type of vehicle that is valid in
the country in which you are working.
– You must have general knowledge of crane operation and any qualifica-
tions that may be required by the country in which you are working.
– You must be familiar with and understand the operating instructions.
– You must be familiar with and understand the accident prevention
regulations.
– You must fulfil all physical and mental requirements for truck crane oper-
ation, e.g. perfect sight and hearing and the ability to react quickly.
Please also refer to the section in the
Safety manual titled You as driver and
crane operator
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