Set-Up And Clothing; Environment And Pollution; Lift Scrapping - CLAS PE 2002 Mode D'emploi

PE 2002 PE 2006

3.1 SET-UP AND CLOTHING

Set up a space suitable for the machine, and the working environment, by carefully evaluating
the following aspects:
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The position shall be safe, free from any hinder, and protected against atmospheric agents.
From the control position, the operator shall be able to see the whole system and the working
area, and to immediately detect the presence of unauthorised persons and objects that could
originate any danger.
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The hazardous area minimum distance from the walls of the premises where the lift is installed
must be of at least 70 cm. Lighting shall be good, but without blinding or intense lights, and
there shall be no sources or processes that could develop gases or flammable vapours.
• Avoid wearing unsuitable clothing. They could get entangled in lift moving parts. As disposed
by the National prevailing rule, besides wearing clothes suitable to the work site, the operator
will have to compulsorily wear complementary protective accessories to prevent any injury,
such as: helmet, goggles, gloves, suitable shoes, etc.

3.2 ENVIRONMENT AND POLLUTION

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Lift shall not be used for vehicle washing, degreasing, sandblasting and grinding.
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Comply with the National prevailing standards relating to the use and disposal of the products
used for lift cleaning and maintenance, respecting the manufacturer's recommendations.
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Traps and drainage ditches shall discharge fluids, where and as indicated by the National
prevailing standards.

3.3 LIFT SCRAPPING

As for products disposal upon lift scrapping, DO NOT disperse parts in the environment, but
contact a company specialised in waste storage. To avoid any environmental pollution risks,
take the following precautions:
• The oil contained inside hydraulic control unit, relative circuit and cylinders shall be fully
collected. (if available).
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Disassemble lift parts by dividing them into groups of the same material in order to proceed
to their separate disposal.
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Exhausted hydraulic oil, rubber parts, and iron scraps are special waste. Dispose of or
temporarily store them in compliance with the National prevailing anti-pollution standards.
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