Operating Safety Rules And Practices; Operator Responsibility - Kärcher BD 50 R Classic Mode D'emploi

B Unsafe or improper operation of a
powered floor scrubber can result
in: death or serious injury to the op-
erator or others; damage to the
powered floor scrubber or other
property.
The training program shall emphasize
safe and proper operation to avoid in-
jury to the operator and others and pre-
vent property damage, and shall cover
the following areas.
A Fundamentals of the powered floor
scrubber(s) the trainee will operate:
1 characteristics of the powered floor
scrubber(s), including variations
between powered floor scrubbers in
the workplace;
2 similarities to and differences from
automobiles;
3 significance of nameplate data,
warnings, and instructions affixed
to the powered floor scrubber;
4 operating instructions and warnings
in the operating manual for the
powered floor scrubber, and in-
structions for inspection and main-
tenance to be performed by the op-
erator;
5 type of motive power and its char-
acteristics;
6 method of steering;
7 braking method and characteristics;
8 visibility forward and reverse;
9 stability characteristics with and
without load, with and without at-
tachments;
10 controls-location, function, method
of operation, identification of sym-
bols;
11 battery charging;
12 guards and protective devices for
the specific type of powered floor
scrubber;
13 other caracteristics of the specific
powered floor scrubber.
B Operating enviroment and its effect
on powered floor scrubber operation,
including:
1 floor or ground conditons including
temporary conditions;
2 ramps and inclines;
3 battery charging facilities;
4 narrow aisles, doorways, overhead
wires and piping, and other areas of
limited clearance;
5 areas where the powered floor
scrubber may be operated near
other powered industrial trucks,
other vehicles, or pedestrians;
6 use and capacity of elevators;
7 operation near edge of dock or
edge of improved surface;
8 other special operating conditions
and hazards which may be encoun-
tered.
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C Operation of the powered floor
scrubber, including:
1 proper preshift inspection and ap-
proved method for removing from
service a powered floor scrubber
which is in need or repair;
2 travelling, turning corners;
3 parking and shutdown procedures;
4 other special operating conditions
for the specific application.
D Operating safety rules and practic-
es, including:
1 provisions of this Standard in Sec-
tion „operating safety rules and
practices";
2 other rules, regulations, or practic-
es specified by the employer at the
location where the powered floor
scrubber will be used.
E Operational training practice, in-
cluding:
1 if feasible, practice in the operation
of powered floor scrubbers shall be
conducted in an area separate from
other workplace activities and per-
sonnel;
2 training practice shall be conducted
under the supervision of the trainer;
3 training practice shall include the
actual operation or simulated per-
formance of all operating tasks
such maneuvereing, travelling,
stopping, starting, and other activi-
ties under the conditions which will
be encountered in the use of the
powered floor scrubber.
TESTING, RETRAINING AND
ENFORCEMENT
A During training, performance and
oral and/or written tests shall be
given by the employer to measure
the skill and knowledge of the oper-
ator in meeting the requirements of
the Standard. Employers may dele-
gate such testing to others but shall
remain responsible for testing. Ap-
propiriate records shall be kept.
B Operators shall be retrained when
new equipment is introduced, exist-
ing equipment is modified, operat-
ing conditions change, or an opera-
tor's performance is unsatisfactory.
C The user shall be responsible for
enforcing the safe use of the pow-
ered floor scrubber according to the
provisions of this Standard.
NOTE: Information on operator train-
ing is available from such sources as
powered floor scrubber manufacturers,
government agencies dealing with em-
ployee safety, trade organizations of
users of powered industrial trucks,
public and private organizations, and
safety consultants.
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OPERATING SAFETY RULES
AND PRACTICES

Operator Responsibility

Save operation is in the responsibility
of the operator.
The operator shall develop safe work-
ing habits and also be aware of haz-
ardous conditions in order to protect
himself, other personnel, the powered
floor scrubber, and other material.
The operator shall be familiar with the
operation and function of all controls
and instruments before undertaking to
operate the unit.
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.
Before operating any unit, the operator
shall be familiar with unusual operating
conditions which may require addition-
al safety precautions or special operat-
ing instructions.
General
Before starting to operate the powered
floor scrubber:
A be in operating position;
B place directional controls in neutral;
C apply brake;
D turn switch to ON position.
Do not start or operate the unit, any of
its functions or attachments, from any
place other than from the designated
operators position.
Keep hands and feet inside the opera-
tor's designated area or compartment
of the unit.
Understand unit limitations and oper-
ate the unit in a safe manner so as not
to cause injury to personnel. Safe-
guard pedestrians at all times.
A Do not drive a powered floor scrub-
ber up to anyone standing in front of
an object.
B Ensure that personnel stand clear
of the rear swing area before con-
ducting turning maneuvers.
C Exercise particular care at cross
aisles, doorways, and other loca-
tions where pedestrians may step
into the path of travel of the pow-
ered floor scrubber.
Do not permit passengers to ride on
powered floor scrubbers unless a safe
place to ride has been provided by the
manufacturer.
A powered floor scrubber is attended
when the operator is less than 25 ft.
(7.6 m) from the unit, which remains in
his view.