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4. GENERAL SAFETY SPECIFICATIONS
Operators must use IPDs (Individual Protection Devices) made available to them and in compliance with the
information and training they have received.
Individual contracting companies will proceed to inform, train and qualify their employees (crane operators and
those loading and unloading) on the correct actions to take when lifting and moving loads to heights. It being
understood that employees such as crane operators must be trained.
It is necessary to choose equipment compatible with own machinery. The total mass of the suspended load should
fall within the nominal capacity of the lifting equipment during normal use conditions.
The combination of the lifting equipment with the load hold moving equipment must only be activated by staff
trained for this use and under safe conditions.
Lifting and support must occur under controlled conditions and under the management of a specifically designated
person.
The operations involved in using the lifting equipment with the load hold moving equipment should be suspended
in the event of winds exceeding the maximum speed planned (which would no longer enable the complete control
of the machine) and storms, ice, snow, fog or other adverse weather conditions which could compromise staff
safety.
Where multiple machines are used simultaneously in the same location, communication among crane operators
must occur via transceivers, with the crane operator always having one in his hand and the operator on the ground
responsible for the harnesses having the other.
Measures must be taken to ensure employees do not stay under the suspended loads.
It is not permitted to pass loads over unprotected workplaces, usually occupied by employees.
It is strictly forbidden to use the equipment before having blocked access to
the work area for people and/or animals. For this reason, it is necessary to
fence off the area and implement all measures considered appropriate to
make the work safer.
Signs must be clearly visible that indicate forbidden access to the work area
to unauthorised employees and the danger of suspended loads.
Transit is strictly forbidden in the working radius of the equipment.
Danger of falling materials.
Danger of crushing.
Danger of knocks.
Transit is strictly forbidden with the load outside the enabled work area.
The load hold moving equipment (lifting forks and gravity activated pliers) are suitable for lifting and movement of
unit loads placed on pallets or similar (see point 5.2.5 and point 5.2.7 EN 13155:2009).
Any intervention on the equipment should take place on the ground and in a stable position.
Safety of the equipment is linked to the efficiency of the safety systems on the machine on which they are
assembled.
The machine must have an acoustic alarm device to warn people the machine and equipment are operating.
5. INSTRUCTIONS
5.1 For staff
Lifting operations to move loads to heights must be performed by staff specialising in and trained for this
activity. Never allow use by production staff or temporary staff in general.
It is forbidden to abandon the workplace with load hold moving equipment operating.
5.2. For transport and warehousing
Adequate means must be used for lifting and transport based on weight and dimensions. To lift,
connect to the ring placed over the fork using the crane hook or chain firmly connected to it.
Warehousing of the fork must be carefully conducted, ensuring its stability.
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