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3. SAFETY REGULATIONS AND OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS.
These instructions cover, amongst other things, those special regulations which apply for
remotely controlled cranes ( cable or radio ). The driver must be aware of the contents of
these safety regulations.
Remote controlled cranes may only be operated by trained personnel. The portable control
unit must never be passed over to any person who has not received training for remote
controlled cranes. If these instructions are not followed, serious accidents can occur!
THE CRANE DRIVER MUST :
· Check that the control unit matches the crane / vehicle which he is to operate.
· Aquaint himself with the symbols and positions for operating functions and directions.
· Check the emergency stop function and general remote control system operation daily .
· During operation, walk or stand at a suitable distance from the crane to be able to get a
good view of the operation. No unauthorised persons may be within the crane's working
area.
· Be aware that it is forbidden to convey loads over himself or fellow workers.
· Release all manoeuvre levers (dead-man's-handles) if crane movement control is lost
and then immediately press the emergency stops on the control unit and on the crane.
· The emergency stop on the control unit should always be in the depressed position
whenever the unit is not in use. This applies even for short stoppages, for example, if the
driver wishes to move.
· After a completed run, press the emergency stop on the control unit and on the crane. The
control unit must be kept out of reach of unauthorised persons.
· Always report equipment faults or shortcomings to the person responsible for the crane.
· Check that none of the safety devices have been altered or removed.
· Refer to the current regulations / instructions regarding "Personnel lifting with cranes ",
"Overloading/overload protection ", "Visible signals during the operation of cranes " and "The location
of cranes close to airports and high-tension power lines".
· Be aware of any other pertinent regulations and of any local regulations which may
apply. These are to be found in the relevant safety regulations regarding crane transport.
· Be aware of the contents in "OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS" and the handling and method
of working of the remote control system. See next page " Operating instructions " !
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