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Directing of the vehicle
WARNING
C 11.18 2
Danger due to incorrect directing of the vehicle
A banksman must be used when visibility is impaired on
roads or transport roads and when loading the vehicle.
Incorrectly implemented or misunderstood directions given
by the banksman can cause severe to fatal injuries!
The banksmen assigned for directing vehicles may only
consist of personnel
- who have been trained for directing machines and can
verify to the company that they have successfully
attended the training course and hold the necessary
qualifications.
- who have been assigned to act as banksmen by the
company and
- who can be expected to reliably perform the tasks
assigned to them.
- High-visibility clothing must be worn.
- The banksman and vehicle driver must have made
themselves familiar with the dimensions of the vehicle
and the transportation vehicle.
- Directions are given by radio or with hand signals.
The banksman and vehicle driver must have agreed
together beyond any doubt on the meaning of the used
signs and signals. Only standardised hand signals may
be used.
- The vehicle driver must be provided with suitable aids to
get down safely from the transportation vehicle, such as
approved steps or ladders. The banksman must help the
driver to get down from the vehicle.
- Comply with all further information in these instructions
and in the safety manual.
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