4.3. TRAINING AND COMPETENCE
All personnel using or associated with the use of this equipment
must be competent and trained by Verton Australia itself or a third
party authorised to deliver training on behalf of Verton Australia.
At a minimum:
1. Read and understand this manual and all safety warnings.
2. Familiarisation with machine functions and limitations.
3. Be competent and trained in the risks of lifting equipment,
practises, and planning.
4. Know and be trained in the use of the emergency stop function
fitted to the Everest 6 (See Section 4.5)
4.4. NOISE
As the units contain moving parts, sound pressure generation
should be taken into consideration. Testing results show that a
maximum sound pressure of 78.5dBA was taken from the unit during
operation1. While this is below the requirement for ear protection,
general safety precautions such as PPE should be used to minimise
long term exposure.
4.5. IMPORTANT NOTE ON THE EVEREST 6 STOP
FUNCTION AND LOSS OF RADIO LINK
4.6. GENERAL HAZARD REDUCTION
General hazard reduction whilst using the Everest 6 can be
accomplished by observing the following items:
• Only qualified dogmen and riggers shall use the unit.
• Operators must be trained, competent and authorised for a
specific operation.
• Inspect the unit prior to use and do not use the lifting beam
if it is damaged.
• Test operation of the unit before use. Do not use if faulty.
• Do not remove any cover panels unless authorised.
• Do not cover the air-vents while the beam is in operation as
overheating may occur.
Whilst all local laws, regulations and practises must be satisfied whilst
completing any lifting operation, additional safety considerations must
be made to reduce the general lifting operational hazards whilst using
the Everest 6. These items include:
• Observe all the normal lifting and rigging safety precautions.
• Do not exceed the SWL of the unit.
• Avoid rough landings or collisions as internal components
may be damaged.
• Cease operation immediately if the unit is damaged or faulty.
• Do not stand under the suspended unit or move the unit
over personnel.
• Avoid rotating the beam close to the ground or around
other objects.
• Avoid bodily contact with the beam, especially if the unit
is operating in a hot environment.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The Remote Shutdown / STOP button IS NOT
an Emergency Stop button in the conventional sense. The stop
function, or loss of radio communications will prevent the Verton
beam applying any torque to the lifting arrangement.
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