Selection And Qualification Of Personnel; Organizational Measures - Volvo DD29 Operator's Manual

SECTION 1 SAFETY

SELECTION AND QUALIFICATION OF PERSONNEL

Work on the machine must be performed by qualified personnel only. Statutory minimum age
limits must be observed.
Individual responsibilities of the personnel responsible for operation, setup, maintenance and
repair of the machine should be stated clearly.
Define the machine operator's responsibilities - also with regard to observing traffic regulations
the operator should have the authority to refuse instructions by third parties that are contrary
to safety.
Do not allow persons being trained or instructed in the operation or maintenance of the
machine to work without permanent supervision by an experienced person.
Work on the electrical system and equipment of the machine must be done only by a skilled
electrician or by instructed persons under the supervision and guidance of a skilled electrician
and must be in accordance with electrical engineering rules and regulations.
Work on the chassis, brake, hydraulic and steering systems must be performed by skilled
personnel with special knowledge and training for such work.

ORGANIZATIONAL MEASURES

STOW manuals in the compartment provided on the machine. Manuals must always be
available at the site where the machine is being used.
OBSERVE AND INSTRUCT the user in all other generally applicable legal and mandatory
regulations relevant to accident prevention and environmental protection. These compulsory
regulations may also deal with the handling of hazardous substances, issuing and/or wearing
of personal protective equipment, and traffic regulations.
SUPPLEMENT operating instructions with detailed working instructions pertaining to the
specific work location.
ALWAYS be sure that persons entrusted with work on the machine have read the operating
instructions and in particular the chapter on safety before beginning work. Reading the
instructions after work has begun is too late. This is especially important for persons who work
only occasionally on the machine, e.g. during set up or maintenance.
MAKE CERTAIN personnel are working in compliance with the operating instructions and are
alert to risks and safety factors.
ALWAYS tie back or otherwise secure long hair, wear close-fitting garments and avoid
wearing jewelry such as rings. Injury may result from clothing, hair, or jewelry being caught up
in the machinery.
USE protective equipment wherever required by the circumstances or by law.
OBSERVE all safety instructions and warnings attached to the machine.
BE SURE all safety instructions and warnings attached to the machine are complete and
perfectly legible.
STOP the machine IMMEDIATELY in the event of any malfunction. REPORT the malfunction
to the proper authority/person.
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