stertil ST1175 - General Safety, Personnel, and Procedures

Operation & Service Manual (VA) 17 ST1175
3.2.3 Fall hazards
Precautions to be taken when working on assemblies at higher altitudes:
 Identify potential fall hazards prior to each project and during a daily walk-
around.
 Pay attention to hazards associated with routine and non-routine tasks.
 Eliminate the need for fall protection where possible by rescheduling the task,
isolating the task, or changing the task.
 Emphasize fall hazards unique to the site, such as open floor holes or shafts,
riser penetrations, and skylights.
 Team up with other construction employers and employees to identify best
practices and share fall prevention solutions.
 Chose the correct ladder for the task, read the instructions, and be sure that the
ladder is in good condition. Check for surrounding hazards, stable footing, and
the proper angle.
 Identify skylights and make sure they are properly protected.
 Contact your supervisor if you see fall hazards or have any other questions
about fall prevention. Do not work until unsafe conditions have been corrected.
3.3 General safety instructions
If performing operation or maintenance activities, always carry out these activities
with the greatest caution to avoid injuries or damage to the equipment.
Always adhere to the local safety regulations. The safety instructions in this
manual only serve as a guideline. Stertil B.V. is not liable for damage or physical
injury as a result of ignoring the safety instructions.
Examples of local safety instructions are:
 A safety plan.
 Work area must be shielded off or clearly marked with signs indicating that
technicians are responsible for their own safety.
 A first-aid kit has to be present.
 If you are not familiar with the vehicle lift, read the operator manual and especially
this chapter about safety before starting to operate the vehicle lift.
 Do not use the vehicle lift for purposes other than those specified.
This is dangerous and not allowed.
 Never operate the vehicle lift when persons, goods and suchlike are on it, under it
or in front of it.
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