Workplace Inspection - JLG 1200SJP Operation And Safety Manual

SECTION 1 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• Only personnel who have received proper training regarding
the inspection, application and operation of MEWPs (including
recognition and avoiding hazards associated with their
operation) shall be authorized to operate a MEWP.
• Only properly trained personnel who have received unit-spe-
cific familiarization shall operate a MEWP. The user shall deter-
mine if personnel are qualified to operate the MEWP prior to
operation.
• Read, understand, and obey all DANGERS, WARNINGS, CAU-
TIONS, and operating instructions on the machine and in this
manual.
• Ensure that the machine is to be used in a manner which is
within the scope of its intended application as determined by
JLG.
• All operating personnel must have a thorough understanding
of the intended purpose and function of the MEWP controls,
including platform, ground, and emergency descent controls.
• Read, understand, and obey all applicable employer, local, and
governmental regulations as they pertain to your utilization
and application of the machine.
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• Precautions to avoid all hazards in the work area must be
taken by the user before and during operation of the machine.
• Do not operate or raise the platform from a position on trucks,
trailers, railway cars, floating vessels, scaffolds or other equip-
ment unless the application is approved in writing by JLG.
• Before operation, check work area for overhead hazards such
as electric lines, bridge cranes, and other potential overhead
obstructions.
• Check operating surfaces for holes, bumps, drop-offs, obstruc-
tions, debris, concealed holes, and other potential hazards.
• Check the work area for hazardous locations. Do not operate
the machine in hazardous environments unless approved for
that purpose by JLG.
• Ensure that the ground conditions are adequate to support
the maximum tire load indicated on the tire load decals
located on the chassis adjacent to each wheel. Do not travel
on unsupported surfaces.
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