Skyjack SJ16 Vertical Mast Lift
Safety Information
Skyjack SJ16 Vertical Mast Lift
Section 2 – General Safety Precautions
WARNING
Failure to obey the instructions and precautions in this manual could result in MEWP damage, property damage, personal injury or death.
It is mandatory that you use this MEWP correctly.
Read this manual and make sure you fully understand it before you operate the MEWP.
Use personal protective equipment (PPE) when you do work on or near machinery to protect your eyes, ears, hands, feet, and body.
Any modifications to the MEWP must have written permission from Skyjack.
WARNING
Do not operate the MEWP if:
▪ It does not operate correctly
▪ It is damaged, or shows worn or missing parts
▪ The safety devices are tampered with or disabled
▪ It is locked and tagged for servicing or repair
▪ It was modified without permission from Skyjack and the MEWP owner.
If you do not obey, there is a risk of death or
serious injury.
2.1 Electrocution hazards
The MEWP is not electrically insulated and does not provide protection from contact with or proximity to energized electrical conductors. Follow Section 2.1-1 for the minimum distance to keep between all parts of the MEWP, occupants, or tools, and the electrical conductors. Consider MEWP movement and electrical
line sway in minimum distance calculation.
If you need to work nearer than 3m (10ft), stop and apply control measures as determined by a qualified person with respect to electrical transmission and
distribution.
Obey all the national, state/provincial/territorial and local safety rules.
2.1-1 Minimum distance from electrical conductors
Voltage Range Minimum Distance from Electrical Conductors
≤ 50 KVA 3 m (10 ft)
> 50 KVA, or if not known STOP and apply control measures determined
by a qualified person with respect to
electrical transmission and distribution.
DANGER
Electrocution hazard. Keep all parts of the MEWP, occupants, or tools a safe distance away from power lines, electrical power sources, or energized
sources. If you do not obey, there is a risk of death or serious injury.
Keep a minimum safe distance from sources of high-voltage power.
DO NOT operate the MEWP during lightning or storms.
CAUTION
DO NOT use the MEWP as a ground for welding.
If you do not obey, there is a risk of minor or moderate injury, or malfunction or damage to the MEWP.
2.2 Safety instructions
WARNING
DO NOT operate this MEWP without proper authorization and training. Failure to avoid this hazard could result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
DO NOT operate this MEWP in enclosed areas without adequate ventilation for exhaust gas and fumes. Failure to follow this warning could cause death or serious injury.
WARNING
Failure to heed the following safety precautions could result in tip-over, falling, crushing, or other hazards leading to death or serious injury.
KNOW all national, state/provincial or territorial, and local rules which apply to your MEWP and worksite.
MAKE SURE all the safety and instructional labels are correctly attached on the MEWP in the correct location. Clean or replace labels that you cannot read.
DISCONNECT and lock out main power disconnect on the left side of the MEWP when leaving the MEWP unattended to prevent unauthorized use.
DO NOT wear jewelry or loose clothing that could become caught or entangled.
DO NOT allow the entanglement of ropes, cables or hoses with the MEWP, adjacent structures or objects.
Prevent falling from the platform. Always keep a firm footing on the platform floor when working thereon. Do not climb on the toe-board, mid-rail, or top-rail. Do not use planks, ladders, or any other devices on the platform for achieving additional height or reach.
DO NOT raise the platform or operate elevated in windy or
gusty conditions that exceed the limits specified in Section 7.5.
DO NOT increase the surface area of the platform or carry large surface area items when exposed to wind. Increasing the area exposed to the wind will
decrease the MEWP stability.
DO NOT elevate or drive elevated on a slope. Elevated
driving must be done on a firm, level surface.
DO NOT drive elevated on a soft or uneven surface.
DO NOT raise the platform if it is not on a firm, level surface.
MAKE SURE the ground condition assessment considers subsurface voids such as cellars, basements, culverts, and pipes.
Safety instructions
WARNING
DO NOT operate this MEWP without proper authorization and training. Failure to avoid this hazard could result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
DO NOT operate this MEWP in enclosed areas without adequate ventilation for exhaust gas and fumes. Failure to follow this warning could cause death or serious injury.
WARNING
Failure to heed the following safety precautions could result in tip-over, falling, crushing, or other hazards leading to death or serious injury.
KNOW all national, state/provincial or territorial, and local rules which apply to your MEWP and worksite.
MAKE SURE all the safety and instructional labels are correctly attached on the MEWP in the correct location. Clean or replace labels that you cannot read.
DISCONNECT and lock out main power disconnect on the left side of the MEWP when leaving the MEWP unattended to prevent unauthorized use.
DO NOT wear jewelry or loose clothing that could become caught or entangled.
DO NOT allow the entanglement of ropes, cables or hoses with the MEWP, adjacent structures or objects.
Prevent falling from the platform. Always keep a firm footing on the platform floor climb on the toe-board, mid-rail, or top-rail. Do not use planks, ladders, or any other devices on the platform for achieving additional height or reach.
DO NOT raise the platform or operate elevated in windy or gusty conditions that exceed the limits specified in Section 7.5.
DO NOT increase the surface area of the platform or carry large surface area items when exposed to wind. Increasing the area exposed to the wind will
decrease the MEWP stability.
DO NOT elevate or drive elevated on a slope. Elevated
driving must be done on a firm, level surface.
DO NOT drive elevated on a soft or uneven surface.
DO NOT raise the platform if it is not on a firm, level surface.
MAKE SURE the ground condition assessment considers subsurface voids such as cellars, basements, culverts, and pipes.
DO NOT drive elevated near depressions or holes of any type, loading docks, debris, drop-offs or surfaces that may affect the stability of the MEWP.
IF OPERATION IN AREAS WITH HOLES OR DROP-OFFS IS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY, elevated driving shall not be allowed. Position the MEWP horizontally only with the
platform fully-lowered. After ensuring that all 4 wheels have contact with a firm, level surface, the platform can be raised. After elevation, the drive
function must not be activated.
DO NOT ascend or descend grades greater than the maximum inclines listed in Section 7.3
. Ascending or descending slopes must only be done when fully lowered.
DO NOT operate a MEWP that has ladders, scaffolding, or other devices on it to increase the platform size or work height.
DO NOT exceed the maximum side force on the platform capacity label when elevated (refer to Section 7.5).
DO NOT use the MEWP as a crane.
DO NOT sit, stand, or climb on the guardrails.
DO NOT climb on the base or the mast.
DO NOT collide or crush.
Be aware of obstructions, personnel, or other possible hazards around the MEWP
when elevating, lowering, or driving. Keep all body parts inside the platform when elevating or driving. Be aware of blind spots when operating the MEWP.
DO NOT elevate the platform when the MEWP is on a truck, forklift, or other device or vehicle.
DO NOT use the MEWP when the wheels or tires are damaged (refer to section Section 4.2-4).
Make sure the wheel nuts and cotter pins are in place.
DO NOT alter or disable limit switches or other safety devices.
DO NOT use the MEWP without guardrails, lock pins, and the entry gate in place.
DO NOT use the MEWP under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or if the operator’s performance is impaired by a medical condition, the influence
of prescription or over the counter drugs, or fatigue.
DO NOT exceed the rated capacity of the MEWP.
DO NOT distribute the load unevenly.
DO NOT use the MEWP if it does not function correctly or if any parts are damaged or worn.
DO NOT leave the MEWP unattended with the key in the key switch.
DO NOT access the hydraulic/ electrical compartment while the
platform is raised.
DO NOT operate on slippery surfaces without sufficient traction to stop, drive, or steer the MEWP.
STUNT driving and horseplay are prohibited.
DO NOT position the MEWP against another object to steady the platform.
DO NOT place materials on the guardrails or materials that exceed the confines of the guardrails unless approved by Skyjack. Remove all personnel from the platform before you try to free a snagged platform with the base controls.
2.3 Fall-protection
The guardrail system is the primary fall-protection system of the MEWP platform.
If personal fall-protection equipment (PFPE) is required, by an employer or the authority having jurisdiction, Skyjack recommends the use of a full body harness with a lanyard. PFPE must be attached only to approved fall-protection anchorage points in the platform.
All PFPE must be compliant with applicable government rules and must be inspected as per the manufacturer’s recommendation.
WARNING
Fall hazard.
▪ Only enter and exit the MEWP using the three points of contact principle.
▪ Only use the equipped access openings.
▪ Only enter and exit the MEWP when the platform is fully lowered.
▪ Face the MEWP when entering or exiting the platform.
Failure to follow these instructions could result in death or serious injury.
Enter or exit the platform from the ground only. Use the three points of contact principle, which is when two hands and one foot, or one hand and two feet are
in contact with the MEWP or the ground at all times.
Face the MEWP when entering or exiting the platform.
2.4 Worksite inspection
Make sure the operating environment, ambient temperature, Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), and Hazardous Location Rating (locations with
potentially flammable gases, explosive gases or particles) are appropriate for the MEWP specifications (refer to Section 7.4).
Be sure to follow all national, state/provincial/territorial, and local rules that relate to operating the MEWP.
Perform a full worksite inspection before operating the MEWP. Identify potential hazards in the area.
Be aware of moving equipment in the area. Take the necessary precautions to prevent collisions.
It is the responsibility of the operator to perform a worksite inspection and avoid/address the following hazards:
▪ Holes or drop-offs
▪ Slopes
▪ Ditches or soft fills
▪ Floor obstructions, bumps, or debris
▪ Overhead obstructions
▪ Electrical conductors
▪ Hazardous locations
▪ Inadequate surface support to withstand all load forces imposed by the MEWP (refer to Section 7.6)
▪ Wind and weather conditions
▪ Presence of personnel
▪ Other mobile equipment
▪ Traffic hazards
▪ Equipment that could move and collide with the MEWP, such as overhead cranes
▪ Other possible unsafe conditions. |
