Basic safety instructions
2.3 Personnel qualifications
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 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 about working with cranes and the 
qualifications required in the country in which you are working.
– You must be familiar with and understand the operating instructions.
– You must be familiar with and have understood 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
.
Only experienced personnel who are familiar with the valid accident pre-
vention regulations are authorised to sling loads and instruct the crane 
operator.
Your responsibilities as a crane operator (including those concerning traffic 
requirements) must be clearly defined. You must be in a position to refuse 
instructions given to you by third parties that violate the safety regulations.
Only trained personnel with special knowledge and experience in the fields 
of hydraulics, pneumatics and electrical equipment and electronics may 
carry out maintenance work on the truck crane.
Manitowoc Crane Group Germany GmbH conducts general and type-spe-
cific crane operator courses and technical courses.