Lifting Of People - Jungheinrich DFG 316s Betriebsanleitung

5.7

Lifting of people

If an industrial truck is not fitted with controls that can be operated directly from the
lifting device, it should only be used for lifting people if it was designed by the
manufacturer for that purpose and if the following rules are observed:
– Check that it is designed for this type of operation;
– All systems specified by the manufacturer for stabilizing and securing the position
of the truck must be in place and activated;
– Be sure that the necessary retaining devices – such as railings, for example – are
in place and are used correctly;
– Attach the platform fixing devices and secure the platform to the fork carrier or the
fork;
– Ensure that the laden or unladen lifting system can rise smoothly to the maximum
lift height, and that all lift interruption systems – where fitted – are ready for use;
– The lift mast is in a vertical position – do not use it tilted to one side;
– The platform is horizontal and centered and cannot tip forward or backward while
being raised;
– The industrial truck is in a stable, horizontal position;
– Place all the drive regulators in neutral and engage the parking brake;
– Before lifting people, mark out the area with traffic cones or other objects to indicate
work at high levels.
– People must be raised and lowered slowly and carefully and only when expressly
requested;
– Avoid overhead obstacles and power cables;
– Keep your hands and feet away from all controls that are not needed at present;
– If there are people on the platform, the truck and/or the platform may only be moved
slowly and only for minor changes to the horizontal position, and then only at the
express request of the people on the platform; However, this is not permitted for
manually operated industrial trucks.
– Rotating systems on the industrial truck must be mechanically locked to prevent
any movement;
– If the operator is not in the operating position, he or she must ensure that the
parking brake has been set and the wheels are blocked.
– The total weight of the platform, load and people must not exceed half the load
capacity for which the industrial truck used to lift the platform is designed;
– The people must not leave the platform. The rails, planks, ladders, etc., on the
platform must not be used to extend the reach or reach greater heights;
– The people and objects on the platform must remain within the confines of the
available space.
– The platform must be lowered to the ground if people wish to join or leave the
platform. Never attempt to climb up onto or down from the raised platform.
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