Safety 3
Definition of responsible persons
regarding the industrial truck to be tested
and the risk being assessed
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 rep-
resentative, and have been specifically in-
structed 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’
Liability Insurance Association Act) 925.
Observe the national regulations for your
country.
Driver rights, duties and rules of be-
haviour
The driver must be trai
ned in his rights and
duties.
The driver must be granted the required rights.
The driver must wear protective equipment
(protection suit, safety footwear, safety
helmet, industrial goggles and gloves) that
is appropriate for the conditions, the job and
the load to be lifted. Solid footwear should be
worn to ensure safe driving and braking.
Thedrivermustbefa
miliar with the operating
instructions and ha
ve 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 m
entally able to drive the
truck safely
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