Page 10 December 2007
Rough Terrain Scissors
TM
Safety Rules Section 1 - About Your Aerial Platform
Safety Precautions (Continued)
Know and understand the safety precautions before going on to next section.
WARNING
Entering and exiting the MEWP should
only be done using the three points of
contact.
• Useonlyequippedaccessopenings.
• EnterandexitonlywhentheMEWPisinthe
fully retracted position.
• Do use three points of contact to enter and exit
the platform. Enter and exit the platform from the
ground only. Face the MEWP when entering or
exiting the platform.
• Three points of contact means that two hands and
one foot or one hand and two feet are in contact
with the MEWP or the ground at all times during
entering and exiting.
WARNING
An operator should not use any MEWP
that:
• does not appear to be working
properly.
• has been damaged or appears to have
worn or missing parts.
• has alterations or modifications not
approved by the manufacturer.
• has safety devices which have been
altered or disabled.
• has been tagged or locked out for
non-use or repair.
Failure to avoid these hazards could
result in death or serious injury.
Jobsite Inspection
• Do not use in hazardous locations.
• Perform a thorough jobsite inspection prior to
operating the MEWP, to identify potential hazards
in your work area.
• Be aware of moving equipment in the area. Take
appropriate actions to avoid collision.
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