SAFETY
YOU
are responsible of the
SAFE
operation, maintenance and inspection of
your Unique Concepts Man Rated Confined
Space Entry/ Retrieval System Winch.
YOU
must ensure that you and anyone else who
is going to operate, maintain, inspect or
work around the equipment be familiar with
the operating and maintenance procedures
and related
SAFETY
information contained
in this manual. This manual will take you
step-by-step through your working day and
alerts you to all good safety and operating
practices while using the equipment.
Remember,
YOU
are the key to safety.
Good safety practices not only protect you,
but also the people around you. Make
these practices a working part of your safety
program. Be certain that
EVERYONE
operating this equipment is familiar with the
procedures recommended and follows
safety precautions. Remember, most
accidents can be prevented. Do not risk
injury or death by ignoring good safety
practices.
•
Owners must give operating instructions
to operators or employees before
allowing them to use the equipment, and
at least annually thereafter.
•
The most important safety device on this
equipment is a
SAFE
operator. It is the
operator’s responsibility to read and
understand
ALL
Safety and Operating
instructions in the manual and to follow
these. All accidents can be avoided.
•
A person who has not read, been
trained in using and understood all
operating and safety instructions is not
qualified to operate this equipment. An
untrained operator exposes himself and
others to possible serious injury or
death.
•
Do not modify the equipment in any
way. Unauthorized modification may
impair the function and/or safety and
could affect the life of the equipment.
•
Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY!
2.1 GENERAL SAFETY
1. Read, understand and follow the
User Manual and all safety signs
before using, maintaining or
inspecting the equipment.
2. Refer to and follow applicable
ANSI, OSHA,
CE
or other Standards and local regulations.
Comply with requirements of local
regulations for your applications.
3. Establish an equipment–use training
program for experienced employees. Only
trained, competent persons shall use the
equipment. An untrained operator is not
qualified to operate the system.
4. Have a first-aid kit available for
use should the need arise and
know how to use it.
5. Provide a fire extinguisher for
use in case of an accident.
Store in a highly visible place.
6. Install and properly secure all guards
and shields before operating.
7. Wear appropriate protective gear. This
list includes but is not limited to:
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A hard hat
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Safety glasses
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Protective shoes
with slip resistant
soles
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Heavy gloves
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Protective clothing
-
Face protection
8. Review and follow the Pre-Operation
Inspection before using a component in the
system or the system itself.
9. Establish a regular Maintenance and
Inspection program with your equipment and
maintain detailed records.
10. Review safety related items and operating
instructions with all personal on a regular
basis.
11. Be aware of your environmental
surroundings; be sure not to use the
equipment during an electrical storm. (this
equipment is conductive)
12. When using our winch, the noise level does
not exceed 70 d B(A).
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