McGuire MP Series - Owners;Users Responsibilities

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Manual No. 4111-0019
May 2015
July 2016
OWNER’S/USER’S RESPONSIBILITIES
1) The manufacturer shall provide to the initial purchaser and make the following information readily available
to the owners/users and their agents, all necessary information regarding Safety Information, Operation,
Installation and Safety Precautions, Recommended Initial and Periodic Inspections Procedures, Planned
Maintenance Schedule, Product Specifications, Troubleshooting Guide, Parts Break Down, Warranty
Information, and Manufacturers Contact Information, as well as tables to identify the grade(slope) for all
variations of length or configuration of the dock leveling device and information identifying the maximum
uncontrolled drop encountered when sudden removal of support while in the working range of the equipment.
2) When selecting loading dock safety equipment, it is important to consider not only present requirements but
also future plans and any possible adverse conditions, environmental factors or usage. The owners/users shall
provide application information to the manufacturer to receive recommendations on appropriate equipment
specifications and capacity.
3) The Owner/User must see all nameplates, placards, decals, instructions and posted warnings are in place
and legible and shall not be obscured from the view of the operator or maintenance personnel for whom such
warnings are intended for. Contact manufacturer for any replacements.
4) Dock leveling devices may become hazardous if the manufacturer’s instructions regarding modifications or
adjustments are not followed. Modifications or alterations of dock leveling devices shall only be done
made
with prior written approval from the original manufacturer. These changes shall be in conformance with all
applicable provisions of the MH30.1 standard and shall also satisfy all safety recommendations of the original
equipment manufacturer of the particular application.
5) The owner/user should recognize the inherent dangers of the interface between the loading dock and the
transport vehicle. The owner/ user should, therefore, train and instruct all operators in the safe operation
and use of the loading dock equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations and industry
standards. Effective operator training should also focus on the owner’s/user’s company policies, operating
conditions and the manufacturer’s specific instructions provided with the dock leveling device. Maintaining,
updating and retraining all operators on safe working habits and operation of the equipment, regardless of
previous experience, should be done on a regular basis and should include an understanding and familiarity
with all functions of the equipment. Owner’s/user’s shall actively maintain, update and retrain all operators on
safe working habits and operations of the equipment.
6) An operator training program should consist of, but not necessarily be limited to, the following:
a) Select the operator carefully. Consider the physical qualifications, job attitude and aptitude
b) Assure that the operator reads and fully understands the complete manufacturer’s owners/users manual.
c) Emphasize the impact of proper operation upon then operator, other personnel, material being handled,
and equipment. Cite all rules and why they are formulated.
d) Describe the basic fundamentals of the dock leveling device and components design as related to safety,
e.g., mechanical limitation, stability, functionality, ect.
e) Introduce the equipment. Show the control locations and demonstrate functions. Explain how they work
when used properly and maintained as well problems when they are used improperly.
f) Assure that the operator understands the capacity rating, nameplate data, placards and all precautionary
information appearing on the dock leveling device.
g) Supervise operator practice of equipment.
h) Develop and administer written and practical performance tests. Evaluate progress during and at
completion of the course.
i) Administer periodic refresher courses. These may be condensed versions of the primary course and
include on-the-job operator evaluation.
7) Loading dock safety equipment should never be used outside of its vertical working range, or outside the
manufacturer’s rated capacity. It shall also be compatible with the loading equipment and other conditions
related to dock activity. Please consult the manufacturer if you have any questions as to the use, vertical