Introduction 2
Residual risk
WARNING
Risk of accident due to non-observation of safety
information!
All personnel working in the vicinity of the truck must
be instructed regarding the hazards that can arise
through use of the truck.
– Observe safety regulations in these operating
instructions.
Risks can include:
• Escape of consumables d
ue to leakages,
rupture of lines and con
tainers
• Risk of accident when driving over difficult
ground such as gradients, smooth or
irregular surfaces, or with poor visibility
• Falling, tripping etc. when moving on
the truck, especially in wet weather, with
leaking consumables or on icy surfaces
• Fire and explosion ri
sks due to batteries and
electrical voltages
• Human error resulting from failure to
observe the safety regulations
• Unrepaired damage, defective and worn
components
• Insufficient mainte
nance and testing
• Use of incorrect consumables
• Exceeding test intervals
The manufacturer wi
ll not be held responsible
for accidents involv
ing the truck caused by the
failure of the operat
ing company to comply
with these regulations
either intentionally or
due to lack of care.
Danger to employees
In accordance with
the operating safety ordi-
nance (BetrSichVO
) and labour protection law
(ArbSchG) (see cha
pter "Definition of terms
used for responsib
le persons"), the operating
company must determ
ine and assess hazards
during operation, and
establish what occu-
pational health and sa
fety measures are re-
quired in respect of em
ployees (BetrSichVO).
The operating company
must therefore draw
up appropriate opera
ting instructions (§ 6 Arb-
SchG) and make them av
ailable to the driver.
A responsible person
must be appointed.
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