Basic safety instructions
2.3 Personnel qualifications
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GMK5150L
12.01.2018
Appropriate servicing equipment is absolutely necessary in order to carry
out maintenance work.
Observe national regulations that apply to transport when loading the truck
crane. Also observe the additional safety measures prescribed by the for-
warder (e.g. shipping or railway transportation company).
Monitor the work of personnel, at least occasionally, and make sure they
work in accordance with the operating instructions in a safe and conscien-
tious manner.
2.3 Personnel qualifications
This operating manual is 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 personnel 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 licence 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
operation, 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
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