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Aerial work platform
B-LIFT 18 HV
COD. UM0287_GB | REV. 00 | ED: 09/18
GB
Chapter 2
SAFETY
Force
Name of the wind
at a height of 10 m
above lat, open land
Nm/h
Km/h
Description of effects
on land
Description of
effects
offshore
3
Gentle breeze
7-10
12-19
Leaves and small twigs
in constant motion; wind
extends light lag.
Small wavelets; crests
begin to break; foam
of glassy appearance;
perhaps scattered
white horses.
4
Moderate breeze
11-16
20-28
Raises dust, leaves and
loose paper; small branches
are moved.
Small waves,
becoming longer;
fairly frequent white
horses.
5
Fresh breeze
17-21
29-38
Small trees in leaf begin to
sway; crested wavelets form
on inland waters.
Moderate waves,
taking a more
pronounced long form;
many white horses
are formed (chance of
some spray).
6
Strong breeze
22-27
39-49
Large branches in motion;
whistling heard in telegraph
wires; umbrellas used with
dificulty.
Larger waves begin to
form.
7
Near gale
28-33
50-61
Whole trees in motion; effort
needed to walk against the
wind.
Sea heaps up and
white foam from
breaking waves
begins to be blown
in streaks along the
direction of the wind.
2.3.3
Risk of falling
IT IS OBLIGATORY TO:
•
Wear suitable fall prevention devices conforming to current standards.
•
Attach safety harness cables to the connection provided on the work
platform.
•
Keep the platform clear of debris.
•
Check that the access gate to the work platform is properly closed before
using the platform.
