ROSCO - A LeeBoy Company Safety
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RB48 BROOM
SAFETY
You are responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of your ROSCO Broom. You must
ensure that you and anyone else who is going to operate, maintain or work around the machine
be familiar with the operating and maintenance procedures. Special attention should be given to
learning and understanding the safety information contained in this manual.
In accordance with OSHA regulations 1928.51 and 1928.52, operating instructions must be
provided initially to operators or employees before allowing them to operate the ROSCO Broom,
and at least annually thereafter.
The most important safety device on this equipment is a well trained and safe operator. It is his/
her responsibility to read and understand all safety and operating instructions in this manual. A
person who has not read and understood all operating and safety instructions is not qualified to
operate the ROSCO Broom. An untrained operator exposes himself/herself and bystanders to
possible serious injury or death. All accidents can be avoided!
Do not modify the ROSCO Broom in any way. Unauthorized modification may impair function
and/or safety and affect the working life of the equipment.
ROSCO Manufacturing Company assumes NO LIABILITY for accident or injury incurred
through the improper use of this equipment.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
GENERAL
1. Read and fully understand the operator's
manual and the safety decals
on the machine before trying
to operate or service this
equipment.
2. Have a first aid kit
available and know how to use
it.
3. Keep a "charged" fire
extinguisher within reach whenever
you work in an area where fire may
occur. Have the correct type of
extinguisher for your situation and
know how to use it.
Type A: Wood, paper, textile and
rubbish.
Type B: Flammable liquid.
Type C: Electrical equipment.
4. Wear safe work
clothing. Do not wear
clothing that is loose
fitting or in poor repair
when working on
machinery. Do not wear
rings or wrist watches
when working on
machinery. They can catch on moving parts and
pull you into the machinery, causing serious injury.
Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes, safety
glasses and any other protective gear that is
warranted by the work environment.
5. Keep work area
organized and clean. Wipe
up oil spills of any kind. Keep
tools and parts off floor.
Eliminate the possibility of a
fall which could result in
serious injury.
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