Operational Safety; Operation And Safety - MetalTech I-CAISC Directivas De Seguridad E Instrucciones De Montaje

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OPERATIONAL SAFETY

READ BEFORE BEGINNING ASSEMBLY.
FAILURE TO UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS COULD
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
METAL CONDUCTS ELECTRICITY:
Do not use this equipment where contact may be made with power lines or other live electrical circuits.
DO NOT OVERLOAD:
This scaffolding is designed to support a maximum load of 700 lb (318 kg). The maximum load capacity decreases when
stacking units: one unit high = 700 lb (318 kg) / two units high with guardrails = 597 lb (271 kg)

OPERATION AND SAFETY

Do not use this equipment if you are in poor health,
taking medications, drugs, or have been consuming
alcohol, all of which may impair your ability to work
safely on this product.
Always use this scaffold in conformity with local or
national legislation which applies.
Inspect before use. Do not use scaffold if damaged or
parts are missing.
Examine thoroughly to make sure unit is properly set
up.
Always use casters locked to the side frames with the
locking pins.
Securely lock all braces and deck before each use.
The deck must be fully seated within the braces and
locked with the security latches before each use.
Braces must be inspected to ensure locking
mechanisms are working correctly. Any brace with
damaged locking devices should not be used.
There must be a minimum of two side braces installed
on each scaffold level and evenly spaced throughout
the scaffold. Lack of adequate bracing could cause
scaffold to collapse.
Always use outriggers and guardrails when stacking
units.
Guardrails must be installed on all open sides of a
ALWAYS INSPECT
BEFORE USE
ALWAYS USE
OUTRIGGERS WHEN
STACKING UNITS
METAL CONDUCTS
ELECTRICTY
UNIT SHALL ONLY
BE USED ON
FIRM AND LEVEL
SURFACES
NEVER PLACE
ANYTHING UNDER
OR ATTACH
ANYTHING TO UNIT
All photos and drawings in this booklet are for reference purposes only. Refer to applicable OSHA, ANSI or CSA codes and regulations for the proper use of this equipment.
work deck where a person could fall from a height of
6 ft (1.8 m) or more.
Do not climb unless all casters are in locked position.
Always remove casters when using this scaffolding
on stairs.
Always climb up or down the scaffolding side frames
facing towards the ladder.
Always keep the body centered between the side
frame's uprights.
Always keep three points of contact with the ladder.
When climbing from the exterior, always step over
the ladder to access the platform.
Always keep the body close to the ladder as shown
in the "Maximum Climbing Distance" table.
Always keep a steady pace when climbing.
Do not create a swaying motion when climbing.
Erect to be plumb on firm and level surface.
This scaffold must be used on a firm surface that is
free of pits, debris, holes or obstructions.
Never place anything under or attach anything to this
scaffold to increase height or to adjust to uneven
surfaces.
Acids are corrosive and can seriously affect strength.
Do not expose this scaffold to corrosive substances.
Keep scaffold free of debris and unnecessary
ALWAYS LOCK
THE ALL CASTERS
BEFORE CLIMBING
GUARDRAILS RAILS MUST BE
INSTALLED ON ALL OPEN SIDES
OF A WORK PLATFORM WHERE
6' A PERSON COULD FALL FROM A
(1,8 M)
HEIGHT OF 6 FT (1.8 M) OR MORE
ALWAYS KEEP BODY
CENTERED INSIDE
STRUCTURE OF UNIT
NEVER TRY MOVING
THE UNIT WHILE
STANDING ON IT
REMOVE OR FASTEN TOOLS,
MATERIAL OR EQUIPMENT
BEFORE MOVING. NEVER
MOVE A SCAFFOLD WITH
WORKER WITHIN.
equipment.
Keep your body close to the scaffold as you climb.
Do not overreach. Always keep body centered inside
structure of scaffold.
Remove or fasten all tools, material or equipment
before moving. Use extra caution when moving to
avoid tipping.
Never try moving this scaffold while standing on it.
Never move a scaffold with a worker within.
Do not use powered devices to propel this scaffold.
Use extra caution near operating machinery.
Do not use if the surface is not firm and level.
Do not use in inclement weather or high winds.
Maintain a firm grip while climbing.
Do not modify the scaffold or any of its components.
Do not use the scaffold as a footbridge.
Do not use this product with a distorted piece of
aluminum. Do not try to fix or untwist a piece of
aluminum. Distorted piece of aluminum must be
removed and replaced before using this product.
SCAFFOLD
MAX
MAXIMUM LOAD
CAPACITY: 700 LB
MAX. 700 lb
(318 KG)
(318 kg)
ACIDS ARE
CORROSIVE.
DO NOT EXPOSE
UNIT TO CORROSIVE
SUBSTANCES
DO NOT USE IN
INCLEMENT
WEATHER
OR HIGH WINDS
ERECT ON FIRM
AND LEVEL GROUND
DO NOT USE
THE UNIT AS
A FOOTBRIDGE
ALWAYS CLIMB
UP OR DOWN THE
SCAFFOLDING SIDE
FRAMES FACING
TOWARDS THE
LADDER.
DO NOT CREATE A
SWAYING MOTION
WHEN CLIMBING.