Qualification Of The Personnel - Prinoth BISON Operating And Maintenance Manual

Operating and Maintenance Manual
The snow groomer and its attachments can pose a danger to the operating personnel or others. Only
qualified personnel authorized by the operator may be assigned to drive and operate snow groomers.
The BISON snow groomer is not approved for use in road traffic. When driving on snow-free roads,
the driving style must be adapted in order to prevent damage to the vehicle and the roads.
Snow groomers must only be operated in accordance with the operating and maintenance instruc-
tions. Any use of the snow groomer other than described here requires written consent from the manu-
facturer.
Pos. Name
L Loading plaform
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Qualification of the personnel

■ Driver
Only qualified personnel authorized by the operator may be assigned to drive and operate snow
groomers.
Drivers must meet the following requirements and provide proof of meeting them:
■ Be at least 18 years of age
■ Possession of a driver's licence valid for motor vehicles or proof of qualification to drive a snow
groomer by courtesy of the operator.
■ Physical and mental fitness to perform the tasks assigned
■ Received training on snow groomers and ability to provide the employer with documentation of
their qualification to drive snow groomers
■ Knowledge of the characteristic properties of snow, the causes and devastating effects of ava-
lanches and, in particular, proper behavior when there is a risk of avalanche
To optimize operating safety, the driver must be familiar with the snow groomer, the ski slope condi-
tions and the current snow conditions:
■ Behavior of the snow groomer in different snow conditions
■ Knowledge of the area of operation, particularly with regard to specific risks of accident (e.g., rock
slide, risk of avalanche, areas prone to crashes)
The driver must also ensure that he has access to a communication system (radio receiver, mobile
telephone) that provides a permanent connection to the outside world in order to be in a position to
receive information about imminent risks or to summon immediate first aid and deal with unexpected
events.
The driver must always be in charge of the vehicle key, and the key must not be copied without their
consent.
■ Technicians and service personnel
Installation and maintenance work requires the use of in-house service personnel or of service person-
nel trained by the manufacturer.
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Figure 1: Loading platform position
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