Personal Safety - Holmatro HVLW 16 S 2 Betriebsanleitung

2.4

Personal safety

Personnel that uses or assists in the use of the equipment must wear all personal means of protection
as prescribed in the standard work procedure. Negligent use of personal means of protection can result
in serious injury. During use wear at least the following personal means of protection:
• Helmet;
• Safety goggles or full face shield;
• Safety gloves;
• Safety clothing for the entire body;
• Safety shoes with good ankle support and toe protection.
2.5 Safety regulations with respect to the equipment
• Use one of the four steps on the top plate of the wedge for lifting or spreading.
• The load has to rest on the whole surface of the step.
• Let the load rest on the full width of the step.
• Never spread more than 16000 kg.
• Underpin the load during lifting and spreading by using the supplied safety block.
2.6 Safety regulations with respect to the operation of the system
• Make a risk assessment of the procedure before you start work (EN-ISO 12100).
• Keep bystanders at a distance and be extra careful in the vicinity of people and animals.
• Make sure the work area is clearly laid out and has good lighting.
• Avoid stress and work in a structured way. This reduces the risk of errors, combinations of dangers
and accidents.
• Before use, check the equipment for damage. Do not use the equipment if it is not in good
condition, and consult your Holmatro dealer.
• Stand on a stable base.
• Hold the equipment only by its carrying handle. Never use any part of the hose as carrying handle.
• During operation, never get between the object and the equipment.
• Monitor the situation of the equipment and the structure continuously while using the equipment.
• Never couple or uncouple couplers while the system is under pressure.
• Use only genuine Holmatro accessories and ensure that they have been attached correctly.
• Make sure that parts of the body never come between moving parts. There is a risk that parts of the
body may be crushed or cut.
• Stop immediately if the system makes strange noises or displays aberrant behaviour.
• Stop immediately if the equipment leaks oil. Oil escaping under pressure can penetrate the skin and
cause serious injury. Go immediately to a hospital with a person who is injected with oil for medical
help. Give a specification of the oil to the medical staff.
• Do not lift unstable loads.
• Take extra care when lowering a load.
• Return inactive equipment immediately to the tool station.
• Always adhere to the safety regulations that apply to other equipment that is used in the operation.
2.7 Safety regulations with respect to maintenance
• Wear personal means of protection when performing maintenance tasks.
• Never work in a way that could jeopardize safety.
• Make sure that the equipment cannot roll away or tip over. The control and drive must be switched
off and safeguarded against unexpected activation.
HVLW 916.219.170_006
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