Crushing And Collision Hazards - JLG EcoLift 50 Operation And Safety Manual

Crushing and Collision Hazards

• Approved head gear must be worn by all operating and ground
personnel.
• Check clearances above, on sides, and bottom of platform when
lifting or lowering platform.
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SECTION 1 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• During operation, keep all body parts inside platform railing.
• Keep non-operating personnel at least 6 ft (1.8 m) away from
machine during all operations.
• When moving the machine, the operator must limit travel speed
according to conditions of ground surface, congestion, visibility,
slope, location of personnel, and other factors.
• Exercise extreme caution at all times to prevent obstacles from
striking or interfering with operating controls and persons in the
platform.
• Ensure that operators of other overhead and floor level machines
are aware of the MEWP's presence. Disconnect power to overhead
cranes. Barricade floor area if necessary.
• Do not operate over ground personnel. Warn personnel not to
work, stand, or walk under a raised platform. Position barricades
on floor as necessary.
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