2 Safety instructions
12 01.2019
2.5 General regulations
• Safety and accident prevention regulations.
• Official and statutory regulations.
• National regulations.
2.6 Personal protective equipment
Personal protective equipment to be provided by the user
• Safety shoes
• Gloves (only if there is no danger of them being drawn into equipment)
• Protective goggles
• Protective helmet
• Hearing protection
• Closely fitting clothes (danger of clothing being drawn into equipment)
• When operating hoist or standing close to hoist, wire rope or chain there is a danger
of fingers, clothing, jewellery, etc. being drawn into equipment
2.7 Protection against falling
Work over 2 m above the ground may only be performed from work platforms.
Fitters working outside work platforms must be secured with a fall protection system.
2.8 Sound pressure level
The sound pressure level was measured at a distance of 1 m from the chain hoist. The
mean sound pressure level is calculated for one operating cycle (50% with maximum
permissible load, 50% without load).
Never use a powder extinguisher in the presence of high voltages
Only fight the fire if this is possible without subjecting yourself to risk. Switch off the crane
if this is possible. Evacuate the area. Advise other persons on potential danger and call
for help.