Definition Of Responsible Persons - Fayat Group BOMAG BW 174 APO-4i Service Manual

1.2.1.6 Improper use

1.2.2 Definition of responsible persons

1.2.2.1 Operating company
BW 174 APO-4i / BW 174 AP-4i / BW 174 ACP-4i AM / BW 174 AP-4i AM
General – Concerning your safety
Transporting persons, except the machine driver, is prohibited.
Starting and operating the machine in explosive environments and
in underground mining is prohibited.
Dangers may arise from the machine when it is used for purposes
other than the one it is intended for.
Any danger caused by improper use is the sole responsibility of the
operating company or driver/operator, the manufacturer cannot be
made liable.
Examples for improper use are:
n
work with vibration/oscillation on hard concrete, cured bitumen
layers or extremely frozen ground
n
cleaning the drums while driving or changing nozzles during
travel
n
driving on subsoils with too low load bearing capacity
n
driving on slippery subsoils (e.g. ice and snow)
n
driving on surfaces of insufficient size (danger of turning over)
n
unauthorized use of public roads
n
using the machine for towing
Transporting persons, except the machine driver, is prohibited.
Starting and operating the machine in explosive environments and
in underground mining is prohibited.
The operating company is the natural or juridical person who uses
the machine or in who's name the machine is used.
The operating company must make sure that the machine is only
used for the purpose it is intended for and in strict compliance with
the safety regulations mentioned in these operating and mainte-
nance instructions.
The operating company must determine and assess the danger in
its company. It must then take appropriate action to ensure health
and safety at work for its employees and point out any remaining
dangers.
The operating company must determine whether there are special
operational hazards such as a toxic atmosphere or limiting soil
conditions. Such conditions require special, additional measures to
remove or reduce the hazard.
The operating company must make sure that all users read and
understand the information concerning safety.
The operating company is responsible for the planning and profes-
sional execution of regular safety inspections.
17