General Rules; Operating Rules - RUSTGO 139 Instruction And Safety Manual

It shall be the responsibility of all users to read & comply with the following common sense rules which are designed to promote
safety in the operations of manually propelled work platforms. These rules do not purport to be all-inclusive nor supplant or replace
other additional safety & precautionary measures to cover usual or unusual conditions.
If these rules conflict in any way with any state, local, or federal statue or regulation said statute or regulation shall supersede
these rules and it shall be the responsibility of each user to comply therewith.

1. GENERAL RULES

A. SURVEY THE JOB SITE: A survey shall be made of the job site for hazards such as untamed earth fills, ditches, debris,
high tension wires, unguarded openings, hazardous conditions created by other trades.
B. INSPECT ALL EQUIPMENT BEFORE USING: Never use any equipment which has an obvious defect. Defective
equipment must be repaired before using.
C. NEVER USE EQUIPMENT FOR PURPOSES OR IN WAYS FOR WHICH IT WAS NOT INTENDED.
D. REPORT ANY UNSAFE CONDITION.
E. NEVER TAKE CHANCES: Do not work on platform if your physical condition is such that you feel dizzy or unsteady in any
way.
F. RUSTGO brand manually propelled work platforms are not insulated for use near electrically energized circuits. User
should therefore consider the work platform to be non-insulated unless otherwise labeled.
G. The operation of any work platform is subject to certain hazards that cannot be protected against by mechanical means
but only by the exercise of intelligence, care, and common sense. It is, therefore essential to have competent, careful
operators, physically and mentally fit and thoroughly trained in the safe operations of this type of equipment.

2. OPERATING RULES

A. FOLLOW ALL STATE, LOCAL, AND GOVERNMENT CODES, ORDINANCES AND REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO WORK
PLATFORMS.
B. Read manufacturer's operating instructions. Never exceed manufacturer's recommended load. All accessories must
be installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's recommended procedures.
C. Perform daily maintenance checks and make visual inspection of work platform & surrounding area to be sure both are
clear of other personnel & obstructions.
D. Guardrails: Do not use machine without guardrails. Do not stand on guardrails to gain extra reach. Do not use
guardrails to carry materials.
E. Do not lean out over platform railings to perform work.
F. Do not use ladders or makeshift devices on the platforms to obtain greater height.
G. Do not operate equipment near electrical power lines (see enclosed additional information).
H. Care must be taken to prevent ropes, electrical cords, hoses, etc. from becoming entangled in equipment when
platform is being raised or lowered or equipment moved.
I. Do not alter equipment or override safety devices in any way.
J. Do not ride on platform while it is being moved.
K. Remove all material and equipment from platform before moving.
L. DO NOT OVERLOAD WORK PLATFORM.
M. Use proper guardrails and toe boards when required.
N. Consult your scaffolding supplier when in doubt. Never take chances.
GENERAL CODE OF SAFE PRACTICES
OPERATIONS OF MANUALLY PROPELLED WORK PLATFORMS
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