Windsor Sweeper RRB 360 Manual De Usuario

English

Only trained and authorized persons shall 
be permitted to operate a powered unit. 
Operators of powered units shall be quali-
fied as to visual, auditory, physical, and 
mental ability to operate the equipment 
safely according to the following points.

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Personnel who have not been trained to 
operate powered units may operate a 
unit for the purposes of training only, 
and only under the direct supervision of 
the trainer. This training should be con-
ducted in an area away from other 
units, obstacles, and pedestrians.

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The operator training program should 
include the user’s policies for the site 
where the trainee will operate the unit, 
the operating conditions for that loca-
tion, and the specific unit the trainee will 
operate. The training program shall be 
presented to all new operators regard-
less of previous experience.

The training program shall inform the train-
ee that:
A The primary responsibility of the opera-

tor is to use the unit safely following the 
instructions given in the training pro-
gram.

B Unsafe or improper operation of a pow-

ered unit can result in: death or serious 
injury to the operator or others; damage 
to the powered unit or other property.

The training program shall emphasize safe 
and proper operation to avoid injury to the 
operator and others and prevent property 
damage, and shall cover the following ar-
eas:
A Fundamentals of the powered unit(s) 

the trainee will operate, including:
(1) characteristics of the powered 
unit(s), including varations between the 
units in the workplace;
(2) similarities and differences from au-
tomobiles;
(3) significance of nameplate data, 
warnings, and instructions affixed to the 
unit;
(4) operating instructions and warnings 
in the operating manual for the unit, and 
instructions for inspection and mainte-
nance to be performed by the operator;
(5) type of motive power and its charac-
teristics;
(6) method of steering;
(7) braking method and characteristics;
(8) visibility, forward and reverse;
(9) stability characteristics with and 
without load, with and without attach-
ments;
(10) controls-location, function, method 
of operation, identification of symbols;
(11) battery charging;
(12) guards and protective devices for 
the specific type of unit;
(13) other characteristics of the specific 
unit;

B Operating environment and its effect on 

unit operation, including:
(1) floor or ground conditions including 
temporary conditions;
(2) ramps and inclines;
(3) battery charging facilities;
(4) narrow aisles, doorways, overhead 
wires and piping, and other areas of lim-
ited clearance;
(5) areas where the unit may be operat-
ed near other powered units, other ve-
hicles, or pedestrians;
(6) operation near edge of dock or edge 
of improved surface;
(7) other special operating conditions 
and hazards which may be encoun-
tered.

C Operation of the powered unit, includ-

ing:
(1) proper preshift inspection and ap-
proved method for removing from ser-
vice a unit which is in need repair;
(2) parking and shutdown procedures;
(3) other special operating conditions 
for the specific application.

D Operating safety rules and practices, 

including:
(1) provisions of the section „OPERAT-
ING SAFETY RULES AND PRACTIC-
ES“ in this document.
(2) other rules, regulations, or practices 
specified by the employer at the loca-
tion where the unit will be used.

E Operational training practice, including:

(1) if  feasible, practice in the operation 
of a powered unit shall be conducted in 
an area separate from other workplace 
activities and personnel:
(2) training practice shall be conducted 
under the supervision of the trainer;
(3) training practice shall include the ac-
tual operation or simulated perfor-
mance of all operating tasks such as 
maneuvering, traveling, stopping, start-
ing, and other activities under the con-
ditions which will be encountered in the 
use of the unit.

A During training, performance and oral 

and/or written tests shall be given by 
the employer to measure the skill and 
knowledge of the operator in meeting 
the requirements of the Standard. Em-
ployers may delegate such testing to 
others but shall remain responsible for 
the testing. Appropriate records shall 
be kept.

B Operators shall be retrained when new 

equipment is introduced, existing 
equipment is modified, operating condi-
tions change, or an operator’s perfor-
mance ins unstatisfactory.

C The user shall be responsible for en-

forcing the safe use of the powered unit 
according to the provisons of this man-
ual.

NOTE: Information on operator training is 
available from such sources as powered 
unit manufacturers, government agencies 
dealing with employee safety, trade or-
gaizations of users of powered units, public 
and private organizations, and safety con-
sultants.

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Safe operation is in the responsibility of 
the operator.

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The operator shall develop safe work-
ing habits and also be aware of hazard-
ous conditions in order to protect 
himself, other personnel, the unit, and 
other material.

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The operator shall be familiar with the 
operation and function of all controls 
and instruments before undertaking to 
operate the unit.

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Before operating the unit, operators 
shall have read and be familiar with the 
operator’s manual for the particular unit 
being operated and they shall also 
abide by the safety rules and practices 
in the following paragraphs.

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Before operating any unit, the operator 
shall be familiar with unusual operating 
conditions which may require additional 
safety precautions or special operating 
instructions.

Before starting to operate the unit:
A be in operating position;
B place directional controls in neutral;
C turn switch to ON position.
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Do not start or operate the unit, any of 
its functions or attachments, from any 
place other than from the designated 
operator’s position.

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Keep hands and feet inside the opera-
tor’s designated area.

Understand unit limitations and operate the 
unit in a safe manner so as not to cause in-
jury to personnel. Safeguard pedestrians at 
all times.
A Do not drive a unit up to anyone stand-

ing in front of an object.

B Ensure that personnel stand clear of 

rear swing area before conducting turns 
and maneuvers.

C Exercise particular care at cross aisles, 

doorways, and other locations where 
pedestrians may step into the path of 
travel of the unit.

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Do not permit passengers to ride on 
powered units unless a safe place to 
ride has been provided by the manufac-
turer.

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A powered unit is attended when the 
operator is less than 25 ft (7.6 m) from 
the unit, which remains in his view.