Jobsite Inspection - Skyjack SJ85 AJ Operating Manual

Jobsite Inspection

WARNING
Entering and exiting the MEWP should only be
done using the three points of contact.
Use only equipped access openings.
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Enter and exit only when the MEWP is in the
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fully retracted position.
Use three points of contact to enter and exit the
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platform. Enter and exit the platform from the
ground only. Face the MEWP when entering or
exiting the platform.
Three points of contact means that two hands
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and one foot or one hand and two feet are in
contact with the MEWP or the ground at all times
during entering and exiting.
WARNING
An operator should not use any MEWP that:
does not appear to be working properly.
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has been damaged or appears to have worn
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or missing parts.
has alterations or modifications not approved
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by the manufacturer.
has safety devices which have been altered or
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disabled.
has been tagged or locked out for non-use or
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repair.
Failure to avoid these hazards could result in death
or serious injury.
SJ85 AJ
2.4 Jobsite Inspection
Ensure operating environment (i.e. operating
temperature, Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC),
and hazardous location rating) is suitable to MEWP
specifications (refer to Section
Be sure to follow all local, provincial/territorial/state
and national regulations related to operating the
MEWP . Do not use MEWP in hazardous locations.
Perform a thorough jobsite inspection prior to
operating the MEWP to identify potential hazards in
your work area.
Be aware of moving equipment in the area. Take
appropriate actions to avoid collision.
It is the responsibility of the operator to perform a job
site inspection and avoid the following hazardous
situations:
holes or drop-offs
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slopes
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ditches or soft fills
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floor obstructions, bumps or debris
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overhead obstructions
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electrical cords, hoses and high voltage
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conductors
hazardous locations
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inadequate surface support to withstand all load
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forces imposed by the MEWP (refer to
Section 7.8)
wind and weather conditions
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the presence of unauthorized personnel
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the presence of other mobile equipment
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traffic hazards
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other possible unsafe conditions
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Section 2 – Operator Safety
7.5).
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