Characteristics Of A Defensive Operator - National Flooring Equipment 3472 Instruction Manual

Safety
24. STORE IDLE EQUIPMENT: When not in use, store in a dry, secured place. Keep away from children.
25. MAINTAIN LABELS AND NAMEPLATES: These carry important information. If unreadable or missing,
contact National for a replacement.
26. MACHINE IS HEAVY, DO NOT DROP. Ensure proper lifting procedures are followed when transporting.
27. REGULARLY EXAMINE the supply cord for damage, such as cracking or aging. If damaged, replace the
cord before further use. Only replace the supply cord with the type specified in this manual.

CHARACTERISTICS OF A DEFENSIVE OPERATOR

A Good Operator is a "Defensive" Operator!
QUALITIES INCLUDE:
Education: Educates themself on the machine and the environment.
Alert: Stays alert at all time and never lets guard down.
Skills: Only performs duties he/she is qualified to do. Always tries to improve.
Judgment: Use sound judgement. Does not take uncessary risks.
Common Sense: Applies knowledge in practical situations.
Recognizes the Hazards: Maintains alertness. Anticipates danger.
Understands the Defense: Knows that safety isn't an accident...it's a thinking person's choice.
Acts Correctly: Does not give in to peer pressure. Performs correctly when supervised or not.
WARNING: SILICA DUST WARNING SHOTBLASTING/SCRAPING/GRINDING/CUTTING/DRILLING OF MASONRY, CONCRETE,
METAL AND OTHER MATERIALS CAN GENERATE DUST, MISTS AND FUMES CONTAINING CHEMICALS KNOWN TO CAUSE SERI-
OUS OR FATAL INJURY OR ILLNESS, SUCH AS RESPIRATORY DISEASE, CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE
HARM. IF YOU ARE NOT FAMILIAR WITH THE RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PARTICULAR MATERIAL THAT YOU ARE
WORKING WITH, REVIEW THE MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET AND/OR CONSULT YOUR EMPLOYER, THE MATERIAL
MANUFACTURER/SUPPLIER, GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES SUCH AS OSHA AND NIOSH AND OTHER AUTHORITIES ON
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. CALIFORNIA AND SOME OTHER AUTHORITIES, FOR INSTANCE, HAVE PUBLISHED LISTS
OF SUBSTANCES KNOWN TO CAUSE CANCER, REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY, OR OTHER HARMFUL EFFECTS. CON-
TROL DUST, MIST AND FUMES AT THE SOURCE WHERE POSSIBLE. IN THIS REGARD USE GOOD WORK PRACTICES
AND FOLLOW THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE MANUFACTURER/SUPPLIER, OSHA/NIOSH, AND OCCUPATIONAL
AND TRADE ASSOCIATIONS. WHEN THE HAZARDS FROM INHALATION OF DUST, MISTS AND FUMES CANNOT BE
ELIMINATED, THE OPERATOR AND ANY BYSTANDERS SHOULD ALWAYS WEAR A RESPIRATOR APPROVED BY OSHA/
MSHA WHEN WORKING WITH DANGEROUS MATERIAL.
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