Afety, Uidelines – Vestil WP User Manual

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AFETY

RINCIPLES

Vestil manufactures several distinct models of work platform: WP-series, SP-series, and the

completely collapsible WP-3737-FD. The variants offer different platform dimensions, the number of gates, height of mast
guard, and maximum rated load. Each unit conforms to the generalized specifications disclosed in this manual and fulfills
our demanding standards for quality, safety and durability.

Vestil Manufacturing Corp. recognizes the critical importance of workplace safety. Each person who might participate

in the use or maintenance of the product must read this manual and fully understand the directions BEFORE using or
performing maintenance on the platform. If you do not understand an instruction, contact Vestil for clarification.
Failure to adhere to the directions in this manual might lead to serious personal injury or even death.

Vestil is not liable for any injury or property damage that occurs as a consequence of failing to apply either: 1) the

instructions that appear in this manual; or 2) the information provided on labels affixed to the product. Furthermore, failure
to exercise good judgment and common sense may result in property damage, serious personal injury or death. Such
failure is solely the fault of the person(s) who acted without good judgment; it is not another responsibility of Vestil.

This manual uses SIGNAL WORDS to classify personal injury risks or situations that might lead to property damage,

as well as to draw attention to safety message(s). The reader must understand that each signal word indicates the
seriousness of the described hazard.

Identifies a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WILL result in DEATH or SERIOUS
INJURY. Use of this signal word is limited to the most extreme situations.

Identifies a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in DEATH or SERIOUS
INJURY.

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in MINOR or MODERATE
injury.

Identifies practices likely to result in product/property damage, such as operation that might damage the

platform.

Failure to read and understand the instructions included in this manual before
using or servicing the work platform constitutes misuse of the product.

Study the entire manual before you use the product for the first time and before each subsequent use. Read the
manual to refresh your understanding of the safe use, inspection and maintenance procedures explained on p. 5. If
questions remain about the product after you finish reading the manual, contact Vestil for answers. DO NOT attempt to
resolve any problems with the work platform unless you are authorized to do so and are certain that it will be safe to use
afterwards.

Electrocution might result if the work platform contacts electrified wires. Reduce the likelihood that platform

occupants or bystanders might be electrocuted by applying common sense:
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DO NOT contact electrified wires with any part of the platform;

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DO NOT use the platform in an area where contact with electrified wires is likely;

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DO NOT use the work platform in close proximity to electrified wires or other sources of electricity.

Material handling is dangerous. Improper or careless operation might result in serious personal injuries

sustained by the boom operator(s) and bystanders. Your use of the platform must always conform to OSHA “Powered
industrial trucks” regulations (29 CFR 1910.178 accessible at

http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text/text-

idx?c=ecfr&sid=96a878227f273aa6ec3cea186e1c142b&rgn=div8&view=text&node=29:5.1.1.1.8.14.37.3&idno=29

). In

addition to requirements by law, work platform users should conform to the following:

 Contact the manufacturer of your lift truck to verify that the truck is capable of safely handling the fully loaded platform
(see “NOTE” on p. 2). The width of your platform must be equal to or less than the width of your fork truck plus 10 inches
(250mm).

 DO NOT exceed the maximum occupancy ratings for each model:

o WP-series = 2;
o SP-175 = 1;
o WP-3737-FD = 2.

 ONLY use the work platform as a means for lifting people and necessary tools and equipment.

 DO NOT use a structurally compromised work platform. Examples of structural damage includes: broken railings,

broken fork pockets, and holes produced by rust or corrosion in the platform floor or mast guard. Inspect the platform
before each use according to the inspection instructions on p. 5. DO NOT use the platform unless it passes every part
of the inspection.

 DO NOT use a damaged platform. Inspect the unit before each use according to the inspection instructions on p. 5.

DO NOT use the platform unless it passes every element of the inspection.

 Platform occupants and fork truck operators must wear hard hats whenever this platform is used.

AFETY

UIDELINES