Operator Safety Tips!
DO's & DON'TS
DO
* - Telescope last & first & avoid coarse movements near the workface.
* - Always enter & leave the work platform when it is in a fully lowered position,using the steps designed for that purpose using 3 points of contact.
* - Before operating the controls of an EWP make sure that you know the position,function & correct operation of the emergency lowering controls & the emergency stop button.
* - Ensure that another competent person (who is not working in the platform) knows how to use the emergency controls.
* - Always engage the controls gently & smoothly as the proportional controls will respond to your input.
* - Continually observe, before & during the raising & lowering of the platform. ALways check for possible obstructions , people above & below.
* - Always be particularly careful to prevent objects or equipment interfering with controls on the EWP.
DON'T
* - Do not exit the machine at height.
* - Do not ever allow an unauthorised person to operate or interfere with the controls - operation of the platform.
* - Do not ever interfere modify with the saftey devices & controls
* - Do not ever use the guard railings or other objects to extend your reach or height for any purpose. Feet must be kept firmly on the platform floor at all times.
* - Do not ever use the emergency controls for purposes other than lowering the platform in an emergecny or function testing.
* - Do not ever attempt to climb up or down the boom or scissor stack of an EWP.