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Loading/Unloading
Section 6 – Additional Procedures
6.4 Loading/Unloading
When the MEWP is loaded/unloaded from a
transporting vehicle on a public road, implement
measures to protect the person(s) involved or
affected. These measures may include:
1.
Warning cones;
2.
Road signs and signalling devices;
3.
Use of appropriate personal protective
equipment, such as reflective clothing;
4.
Flag personnel to warn other vehicles of the
presence of the MEWP and any associated
vehicles;
5.
Or any other appropriate control measures.
Know and heed all national, state/provincial and local
rules which apply to transporting of MEWPs.
Only qualified/competent personnel shall operate the
MEWP during loading/unloading.
Be sure vehicle capacity and loading equipment
hoists, chains, straps, etc., are sufficient to withstand
maximum MEWP weight.
6.4-1 Loading and tie-down
1.
Turn key switch to off position and remove key
before transporting.
2.
On either the left or right side of the MEWP,
disconnect and lock out main power connector.
3.
Chock MEWP wheels (if necessary).
4.
Remove all loose items.
5.
Anchor down MEWP to transport surface using
tie-down points (refer to
Figure 24
).
6.
Secure boom from side-to-side movement using
lower platform mount between boom end and
platform. Do not use excessive downward force
when securing boom section.
7.
Place block underneath platform rotator and
gently lower rotator onto block and secure in
place. Strap must be secured underneath hoses
and cables to avoid damage to MEWP (refer to
Figure 25
). Do not use excessive downward
force when securing platform.
WARNING
Inspect MEWP for loose or unsecured items.
NOTE
For loading and unloading using a winch line,
refer to
Section 6.3
.
Figure 24
Tie-down points
Figure 25
Platform tie-down
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