Safety Information
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C2500CB-OM-EN-16
1.6
Operator Qualification and Responsibilities
The operator of the Combilift must be qualified to operate the truck through
successful completion of a training program delivered by Combilift Driver
training personnel or a Combilift authorised training organisation.
Operators shall be aware of all local authority regulations and laws regarding
the qualification of material handling equipment operators.
No one shall operate the truck if impaired due to intoxication or drug reaction.
Always ensure that the truck is in good working order before commencing work.
This is achieved by performing the pre-use inspection. The inspection is to be
carried out at the beginning of the working day or at the start of each shift.
It is the operators responsibility to perform the pre-use inspection before each
shift. The Inspection and how it should be conducted is covered later in this
publication.
Operation of the truck controls is only permitted when the operator is sitting on
the operators seat in the cabin with the seatbelt buckled. If fitted, the cabin door
the cabin door must closed and latched securely.
Never place any part of the body outside the confines of the cabin when
operating the truck.
Diagnosis and repair of the truck shall be performed by trained competent
technicians unimpaired by intoxication or drug reaction.
Unless authorised and trained to do so, the operator must not attempt any
repairs, but report defects immediately. When authorised to perform
maintenance work and/or repairs, ALWAYS ensure that the appropriate Health
and Safety regulations are strictly adhered to.
Report any operational problems that may develop, (damaged pallets, ground
surface breaking up etc.) which could not only reduce safety but also cause
damage to the truck.
Never attempt to exceed the trucks handling capacity and take all precautions
to ensure the safety of others as well as yourself. In no circumstances should
counterweights be added to increase capacity.
Stop working and switch off the ignition if for any reason, the truck becomes
unsafe or defective. Remove the key and place an ‘out of order’ sign in a
prominent place on the truck.
Prohibit unauthorised and untrained people from accessing the starting key
and operating of the truck.
The operator is responsible for visually monitoring the work area of the truck
and preventing anyone from entering the area without permission. If a person
enters the area while the truck is in operation, the operator shall stop the truck
and instruct the person to leave the work area until the truck has been
stopped. The person may then approach the machine in full view of the
operator.
