Use Manufacturer Approved Safety Devices Fitted To The Machine In Line With Workplace Procedures Where Applicable

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• Self-propelled work platforms must be fitted with an alarm or other audible warning device that will activate when the machine’s base is more than five degrees out of level. Non-self-propelled machines must be fitted with a chassis level indicator.
• EWPs must be equipped with a horn or audible warning device or flashing lights which can be used to signal that the machine is being used.
• Scissors-actuated machines must include a captive chock within the scissors mechanism in order to prevent trapping of persons doing maintenance work.
• Placement or removal of the chock must be possible without hazard.
• Machines must be fitted with 2 sets of controls, which are positioned on the platform itself and at ground or chassis level.
• The direction of all movements of the elevating work platforms should be indicated by arrows on the control device. Where possible should be positioned for logical operation.
• All controls must be clearly marked to show their function in permanent legible letters or symbols.
• Controls must be positioned and protected to prevent accidental operation or damage. They must be of robust construction and waterproof.
• An emergency stop control which will cut off power to all systems must be provided at each control position. It must be in a prominent position.
• Any special warnings, cautions or restrictions necessary for safe operation must be displayed in clearly visible permanent lettering, e.g. where a work platform has a variation of capacity for various platform outreach or outrigger settings, the safe working load (SWL) of each must be shown.
• Where the EWP is made available for hire, essential operating instructions must be permanently displayed on the EWP or issued with the machine when it is hired.

• This list is not exhaustive:

o Know the capacity of your machine and operate within it.
o Never use boom for any purpose other than positioning personnel and their tools and equipment.
o Keep oil, mud, grease, and slippery substances cleaned from footwear and platform deck.
o Ensure machine is positioned on a firm, level, and uniform supporting surface before raising or extending the platform.
o Maintain safe clearance from electrical lines and apparatus.
o This machine does not provide protection from contact with or proximity to an electrically charged conductor.
o Minimum clearance should be stated, i.e. uninsulated equipment should have a minimum clearance of 3 metres.
o Thoroughly check all clearances before positioning the platform.
o Check tail swing (counterweight) clearance before swinging turntable.
o Do no operate machine when wind conditions exceed the maximum indicated wind speed
o Never disable or modify the footswitch (Deadman) or any other safety device. Any modification of the machine is a safety violation.