SAFETY 2.1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2.1.4 SELECTION AND QUALIFICATION OF PERSONNEL - BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES Any work on and with the machine must be executed by reli- able personnel only. Statutory minimum age limits must be observed. Employ only trained or instructed staff and set out clearly the individual responsibilities of the personnel for operation, set- up, maintenance and repair. Make sure that only authorized personnel works on or with the machine. Define the machine operator’s responsibilities - also with regard to observing traffic regulations - giving the operator the authority to refuse instructions by third parties that are con- trary to safety.
Do not allow persons to be trained or instructed or persons taking part in a general training course to work on or with the machine without being permanently supervised by an experi- enced person. Work on the electrical system and equipment of the machine must be carried out only by a skilled electrician or by instructed persons under the supervision and guidance of a skilled electrician and in accordance with electrical engineer- ing rules and regulations. Work on chassis, brake and steering systems must be per- formed by skilled personnel only which has been specially trained for such work.
Work on the hydraulic system must be carried out only by personnel with special knowledge and experience of hydrau- lic equipment. 19