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.
Driver rights, duties and rules of behav-
iour
The driver must be trained in his rights and
duties.
The driver must be granted the required rights.
The driver must wear protective equipment
(protection suit, safety footwear, safety hel-
met, industrial goggles and gloves) that is ap-
propriate for the conditions, the job and the
load to be lifted. Solid footwear should be
worn to ensure safe driving and braking.
The driver must be familiar with the operating
instructions and have access to them at all
times.
The driver must:
●
have read and understood the operating
manual
●
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 aforementioned
substances are not permitted to perform work of any
kind on or with the truck.
Prohibition of use by unauthorised per-
sons
The driver is responsible for the truck during
working hours. He must not allow unauthor-
ised persons to operate the truck.
When leaving the truck, the driver must secure
it against unauthorised use, e.g. by pulling out
the key.
Safety
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Definition of terms used for responsible persons
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