Basic safety instructions
2.6 Notes on transporting persons
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12.07.2013
2.6 Notes on transporting persons
The truck crane is intended for lifting loads. Transporting persons is consid-
ered improper use of the truck crane.
It is prohibited to:
– Transport persons in any way with the lifting tackle or on the load.
– Transport persons outside the driver's cab.
– Transport persons on the lattice extensions or boom extensions.
– Use the truck crane for any kind of sport or recreation event, especially for
“bungee” jumping.
– Directly attach equipment for lifting persons on a luffing jib.
– Transport persons with the truck crane when another, less dangerous
method of transporting persons is possible.
In addition to these specifications in this section, also always observe the
legal requirements and guidelines for transporting persons applicable in the
country in which you are working.
Equipment for
lifting persons
To lift persons, only use equipment for lifting persons that comply with the
requirements specified in the standards and regulations applicable in the
country in which you are working.
The equipment for lifting persons must be fastened and secured as pre-
scribed.
The prescribed personal protection equipment must be available and used
(safety harnesses, etc.).
Personnel Only authorised and properly qualified personnel are permitted to transport
persons.
The crane operator must comply with the specifications of the manufacturer
and the restrictions with regard to the lifting accessories (hooks, lifting gear,
equipment for lifting persons, etc).
The crane operator must have knowledge of and meet the requirements of
the relevant legal regulations and standards (e.g. the BGR 159 in Germany
or the ASME B30 in the USA).
The crane operator must have the necessary knowledge for operating the
truck crane and the equipment used for lifting persons.
The crane operator and the persons to be transported must be made aware
of all the known dangers involved when transporting persons.
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