Sterling A0567659 User Manual

 

The term IMPORTANT emphasizes areas where equipment damage 
could result, or provides additional information to make a step or 
procedure easier to understand.  Disregarding information marked 
IMPORTANT would not be likely to cause personal injury. 

 

NOTE:  If you believe that your equipment has a defect which could cause 

injury, you should immediately discontinue its use and inform Sterling, 
at our address listed in this manual. 

 

The principle factors which can result in injury are: 
 

1.  Failure to follow proper operating and clean-out procedures, i.e. 

lockout/tagout. 

2.  Failure to maintain a clean and safe working environment.

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Safety is important.  Owners, operators, and maintenance personnel must realize 
that every day, safety is a vital aspect of their jobs. 

 

If your main concern is loss of productivity, remember this: Production is always 
affected in a negative way following an accident.  The following are some of 
the reasons, which can affect your production: 

 

•  Loss of a skilled operator (temporarily or permanently) 

•  Breakdown of shop morale 

•  Costly damage to equipment 

•  Down-time 

An effective safety program is responsible and economically sound. 

 

Organize a safety committee or group, and hold regular meetings.  Promote this 
group from the management level.  Through this group, the safety program can be