General Safety - REMA GP Série Mode D'emploi

GENERAL SAFETY

For advice on the safety and suitability of this equipment contact your local dealer. There is a
serious risk of personal injury if you do not follow all instructions laid down in this guide. This equipment is
designed to be used by an able bodied, competent adult who has read and understood these instructions.
Anyone with either a temporary or permanent disability, should seek expert advice before using it. Keep
children, animals and bystanders away from the work area. Cordon off a NO GO area using cones and
barriers.
Make sure you know how to operate this equipment safely and are aware of its limitations before you use
it. It is both the hirers and the operators responsibility to perform a risk assessment before assembling or
using this equipment. You are also responsible for the safety of anyone in the work area. Make sure that
anyone in the immediate work area is warned of what you are doing. Never allow anyone under a raised
load or in a position where they are at risk if the load shifts.
unattended.
Make sure any landing area is unobstructed and able to accept the load in size and weight. This equipment
MUST NOT be used to carry or raise personnel. Attach this type of equipment only on structures that are
able to bear its weight and its load. Never exceed the winches safe working load for the item being lifted.
Check the condition of the equipment before use. If it shows signs of damage or excessive wear, return it to
your local dealer.
Never use this equipment if you are ill, feeling tired, or under the
influence of alcohol or drugs.
Wear practical, protective clothing, gloves, footwear and a
protective hard hat. Avoid loose garments and jewellery that
could catch in moving parts, tie back long hair.
Do not use cables or chains to lift the load always use suitable
slings and protect them from sharp edges.
Use this equipment for vertical lifts only and secure to a level
point able to take the combined weight of the load and the
equipment.
Ensure the load is balanced and stable and that personnel stand
clear of the raised load. Attach "tag" lines to control rotation.
Before lifting a load check that the hook safety catch is
engaged and the load cable/chain is untangled, hanging freely
and shows no sign of damage.
Never leave the equipment loaded or
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