SAFETY
AT SINOBOOM, WE CARE ABOUT YOUR SAFETY.
It’s easy to get carried away and rush starting up a machine. However, this may result in forgetting to observe all the necessary safety precautions before operation. Always read Sinoboom’s operation manual and safety instruction before operating any Sinoboom lift.
Below is a quick safety checklist is to help your risk assessment.
APPROPRIATE CLOTHING
HARNESS
For all MEWP if required by site rules
HARD HAT
When using MEWP or if any overhead obstacles are in close proximity, eg. roof or ceiling.
SAFETY BOOTS
To ensure you don’t slip, trip or drop anything on your feet.
AT THE JOBSITE
ASSESS YOUR SURROUNDINGS
Is your work near powerlines or over water? Is the weather extremely such as windy?
ASSESS THE GROUND CONDITION
Is the terrain rough and sloping? On a slab/flat surface? Are there potholes?
ASSESS POTENTIAL OVERHEAD OBSTACLES OR FALLING HAZARDS.
Is your MEWP capable of achieving the right height and reach?
SET UP EMERGENCY RESCUE PLAN
A second person on the ground with mobile phone or interphone as a precaution in case of an unexpected breakdown.
USE INDUSTRY SPECIFIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS RELEVANT TO YOUR SURROUNDINGS
Such as bollard light traffic cone.
BEFORE OPERATING
ASSESS YOUR SURROUNDINGS
Is your work near powerlines or over water? Is the weather extremely such as windy?
ASSESS THE GROUND CONDITION
Is the terrain rough and sloping? On a slab/flat surface? Are there potholes?
ASSESS POTENTIAL OVERHEAD OBSTACLES OR FALLING HAZARDS.
Is your MEWP capable of achieving the right height and reach?
SET UP EMERGENCY RESCUE PLAN
A second person on the ground with mobile phone or interphone as a precaution in case of an unexpected breakdown.
USE INDUSTRY SPECIFIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS RELEVANT TO YOUR SURROUNDINGS
Such as bollard light traffic cone.
*NOTE:
Recommendations only. MEWPs should only be operated by trained operators and in accordance with Sinoboom’s instructions.
Different jobsites may require higher stringent risk assessment and safety precautions.