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Section 6 – Procedures
Move the MEWP for transport
6.6 Move the MEWP for
transport
When you drive a MEWP onto or remove it from a
transport vehicle, on a public road, give protection to
the person(s) involved. Protection can include:
▪
Warning cones
▪
Road signs and signaling devices
▪
Applicable personal protective equipment, such
as reflective clothing
▪
Flag personnel to warn other vehicles of the
MEWP and other related vehicles
▪
Other applicable control measures.
Obey all the national, state/provincial/territorial, and
local safety rules when you move the MEWP for
transport. Only qualified personnel with authorization
must drive the MEWP on to or remove it from a
transport vehicle.
Be sure the vehicle capacity and load equipment,
hoists, chains, straps, and other related items are
sufficient to withstand the maximum MEWP weight.
Park the transport vehicle on a level surface. Use
wheel chocks or blocks to prevent unintended vehicle
movement during this operation.
6.6-1 Hoist the MEWP
WARNING
Only qualified riggers must operate the machinery
during a lift.
When you hoist the MEWP, you must:
▪
Turn the main power disconnect switch to the
off position.
▪
Close and tightly latch the hydraulic and electric
and battery trays.
▪
Retract the extension platform. Correctly insert
the lock-pins.
▪
Attach the platform control console to the
mounting bracket, or remove the platform
control console
▪
Remove all personnel, tools, and materials from
the platform.
▪
Attach the rigging to all four lift points
1
, or lift
with the forks in the designated forklift pockets
2
. Refer to Figure 15, Figure 16, and Figure 17.
1
1
Figure 15 Lift and tie-down points
Figure 16 Appropriate method to hoist
2
Figure 17 Forklift pockets