Trip And Fall Hazards - JLG X1000AJ Operation And Safety Manual

SECTION 1 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• Do not allow personnel to tamper with or operate
the machine from the ground with personnel in the
platform, except in an emergency.
• Do not carry materials directly on platform railing
unless approved by JLG.
• When two or more persons are in the platform, the
operator shall be responsible for all machine opera-
tions.
• Always ensure that power tools are properly stowed
and never left hanging by their cord from the plat-
form work area.
• When driving, always position boom over rear axle
in line with the direction of travel. Remember, if
boom is over the front axle, steer and drive functions
will be reversed.
• Do not assist a stuck or disabled machine by push-
ing or pulling except by pulling at the chassis tie-
down lugs.
• Fully lower platform and shut off all power before
leaving machine.
• Remove all rings, watches, and jewelry when operat-
ing machine. Do not wear loose fitting clothing or
long hair unrestrained which may become caught or
entangled in equipment.
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• Persons under the influence of drugs or alcohol or
who are subject to seizures, dizziness or loss of phys-
ical control must not operate this machine.
• Hydraulic cylinders are subject to thermal expansion
and contraction. This may result in changes to the
platform position while the machine is stationary.
Factors affecting thermal movement can include the
length of time the machine will remain stationary,
hydraulic oil temperature, ambient air temperature
and platform position.

Trip and Fall Hazards

• Prior to operation, ensure all gates are closed and
fastened in their proper position.
• During operation, occupants in the platform must
wear a full body harness with a lanyard attached to
an authorized lanyard anchorage point. Attach only
one (1) lanyard per lanyard anchorage point.
• Enter and exit only through gate area. Use extreme
caution when entering or leaving platform. Ensure
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