2 Safety
Definition of terms used for respons
ible persons
Definition of terms used for responsible persons
Operating company
The operating company is the natural or legal
person or group who operates the truck or on
whose authority the truck is used.
The operating company must ensure that the
truck is only used for its intended purpose and
in compliance with the safety guidelines set
out in these operating instructions.
The operating company must ensure that
all users read and understand the safety
information in these instructions.
The operating company is responsible for the
scheduling and correct performance of regular
safety checks.
It is recommended that thes
e checks comply
with national performance
specifications.
Specialist
A specialist is deemed t
obe:
• A person whose experience and technical
training has allowed him to develop relevant
knowledge of industrial trucks
• A person who is also familiar with national
health and safety regulations and gener-
ally recognised technical directives and
conventions (standard
s, VDE regulations,
technical regulations
of other European
Union member states or c
ountries that are
signatories to the trea
ty that established the
European Economic Area
). This expertise
allows him to assess the
condition of indus-
trial trucks in terms o
f health and safety
Drivers
This truck may only be driven by suitable
persons who are at least 18 years of age, have
been trained in driving, have demonstrated
their skills in driving and handling loads, and
have been specifically designated to drive the
truck. Specific knowledge of the truck is also
necessary.
Driver rights,duties and rules of be-
haviour
The driver must be dul
y informed of his rights
and duties.
The driver must be granted the required rights.
The driver must wear protective equipment
(protection suit, safety helmet, industrial gog-
gles and protective gloves) that is appropriate
for the conditions, the task and the load to
be lifted. The driver must also wear safety
footwear to be able to drive and brake in com-
plete safety.
The driver must be familiar with the operating
instructions and have access to them at all
times.
The driver must:
• Have read and understood t
he operating
instructions
• Have familiarised himself with safe opera-
tion of the truck
• Be physically and mentally able to drive the
truck safely
DANGER
The use of drugs, alcohol or medications that affect
reactions impair the ability to drive the truck.
Individuals under the influence of the above-men-
tioned substances are not permitted to perform
work of any kind on or with the truck.
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