Basic safety instructions
2.3 Qualifications of the staff
Operating manual GMK 6400 3 112 993 en 2 - 5
12.07.2013
2.3 Qualifications of the staff
These operating instructions are not a training manual for prospective crane
operators.
All descriptions are written explicitly for crane operators who have been
trained to operate truck cranes.
Personnel in training may only operate the truck crane under supervision.
Only reliable staff may operate or carry out work on the truck crane.
As a crane operator you must fulfil a number of requirements:
– You must possess a driving license for this type of vehicle that is valid in
the country in which you are working.
– You must have general knowledge about working with cranes and the
qualifications required in the country in which you are working.
– You must be familiar with and understand the operating instructions.
– You must be familiar with and have understood the accident prevention
regulations.
– You must fulfil all physical and mental requirements for truck crane oper-
ation, e.g. perfect sight and hearing and the ability to react quickly.
Please also refer to the section in the
Safety manual titled You as driver and
crane operator
.
Only experienced staff who are familiar with the valid accident prevention
regulations are authorised to sling loads and instruct the crane operator.
Your responsibilities as a crane operator (including those concerning traffic
requirements) must be clearly defined. You must be in a position to refuse
instructions given to you by third parties that violate the safety regulations.
Only trained personnel with special knowledge and experience in the fields
of hydraulics, pneumatics and electrical equipment and electronics may
carry out maintenance work on the truck crane.
Manitowoc Crane Group Germany GmbH conducts general and type-spe-
cific crane operator courses and technical courses.
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