Section 2 - Operator Safety; Electrocution Hazard - Skyjack SJ85 AJ Operating Manual

Section 2 – Operator Safety
WARNING
Failure to comply with your required
responsibilities in the use and operation of the
MEWP could result in death or serious injury.
A study conducted by St. Paul Travelers showed
that most accidents are caused by the failure of the
operator to follow simple and fundamental safety rules
and precautions.
You, as a careful operator, are the best insurance
against an accident. Therefore, proper usage of this
MEWP is mandatory. The following pages of this
manual should be read and understood completely
before operating the MEWP .
Common sense dictates the use of protective clothing
when working on or near machinery. Use appropriate
safety devices to protect your eyes, ears, hands, feet
and body.
Any modifications from the original design are strictly
forbidden without written permission from Skyjack.

2.1 Electrocution Hazard

This MEWP is not electrically insulated. Use extreme
caution around high-voltage overhead power lines
and parts. Maintain a Minimum Safe Approach
Distance (MSAD) of 10 ft from sources of power (refer
to Figure 03). If the work requires to be closer than
10 ft, stop and consult a qualified person with respect
to electrical transmission and distribution to have
appropriate measures taken.
Adhere to all the federal/national, state/provincial, or
local safety regulations for your own protection.
No part of the MEWP or payload must be brought
closer to any energized overhead electrical conductor
with a nominal phase voltage rating as specified in
Figure 03.
SJ85 AJ
Minimum Safe Approach Distance
Voltage Range
≤ 50 KVA
> 50 KVA
FAILURE TO AVOID THIS HAZARD WILL RESULT IN DEATH
OR SERIOUS INJURY
Figure 03 Minimum safe approach distance
DANGER
Never approach any power line with any part of
the MEWP . Use extreme caution—contact from any
power line can cause serious injury or death.
IMPORTANT
Always assume the electrical power sources and
overhead lines are energized.
MAINTAIN a minimum safe
approach distance from sources
of high-voltage power.
DO NOT operate the MEWP
during lightning or storms. Take
into account the effects of weather
(e.g., wind, rain and snow) on the
safe operation of the MEWP .
WARNING
Do not use the MEWP as a ground for welding.
Minimum Safe
Approach Distance
3 m (10 ft)
Stop and consult a qualified
person with respect to
electrical transmission
and distribution to have
appropriate measures taken
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