Still ECV 10 C - Definition of Terms Used for Responsible Persons; Operating Company; Specialist; Drivers

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 informa-
tion in these instructions.
The operating company is responsible for the
scheduling and correct performance of regular
safety checks.
It is recommended that these checks comply
with national performance specifications.
Specialist
A specialist is deemed to be:
●
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 generally
recognised technical directives and conven-
tions (standards, VDE regulations, technical
regulations of other European Union mem-
ber states or countries that are signatories
to the treaty that established the European
Economic Area). This expertise allows him
to assess the condition of industrial trucks
in terms of health and safety
Drivers
This truck may only be driven by suitable per-
sons who are at least 18 years of age, have
been trained in driving, have demonstrated
their skills in driving and handling loads to the
operating company or an authorised represen-
tative, and have been specifically instructed to
drive the truck. Specific knowledge of the truck
to be operated is also required.
The training requirements under §3 of the
Health and Safety at Work Act and §9 of the
plant safety regulations are deemed to have
been satisfied if the driver has been trained in
accordance with BGG (General Employers' Li-
ability Insurance Association Act) 925. Ob-
serve the national regulations for your country.
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