Skylift 12E mobile platform

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Get ready for work—you must wear:

  • a work shirt and pants,
  • work shoes with composite toe caps,
  • work gloves,
  • a safety helmet,
  • safety harness, 
  • shock-absorbing rope.

Before you start work, you must:

  • complete health and safety and fire safety training and on-the-job training,
  • have no health contraindications to performing the work,
  • be familiar with the operating instructions for the machines and equipment used at your workplace.

Before starting work:

  • check the technical condition of the equipment, maintenance, and nameplates,
  • check the operation of the safety buttons (STOP, main switch),
  • make sure that all plugs are disconnected before moving the platform,
  • remove obstacles from the work area,
  • check the maximum load capacity:
    • 10 kg on the rear shelf,
    • 120 kg on the platform (approx. 80 kg person + 40 kg equipment),
    • load only when the platform is lowered,
  • check clothing and hair for the risk of entanglement,
  • at least two people are required for operation (operator + safety person on the ground),
  • read the manufacturer's "Operating Instructions" section before use.

During operation:

  • follow ergonomic principles when lifting and loading,
  • use the device only on hard and level ground,
  • observe the permissible inclines specified by the manufacturer,
  • be careful when driving with the platform raised,
  • check the space above the device (risk of collision and crushing),
  • place all loads inside the basket or on the shelf,
  • the operator must wear a fall arrest harness.

After finishing work:

  • tidy up the workstation,
  • if the work has not been completed, secure the area against access by unauthorized persons,
  • report to your supervisor that the work has been completed.

What is NOT ALLOWED?

  • use a phone, headphones, or listen to music,
  • perform repairs or maintenance on a connected machine,
  • approach electrical/hydraulic systems with fire or heat sources,
  • increase the working height (ladders, scaffolding),
  • attach platforms to the building structure,
  • use the device as a crane, tow truck, or elevator,
  • work in windy conditions or outdoors,
  • use the device in a fire zone or explosion hazard zone,
  • expose the machine to water, moisture, corrosion, wash with a pressure washer,
  • overload platforms or shelves,
  • throw small objects onto the chains and mast,
  • load horizontal loads while the platform is moving,
  • load people or materials onto a raised platform,
  • lift overhanging loads,
  • use inappropriate harnesses,
  • work in loose clothing, with loose hair, or wearing jewelry,
  • touch live wires,
  • start the machine during maintenance work or when there is a prohibition on starting it.

Malfunction or accident?

  • If something breaks down, turn off the device, secure it against restarting, and report the fault to your supervisor.
  • If an accident has occurred, do not move anything and inform your supervisor.
  • In the event of an accident, immediately administer first aid to the injured person and call the emergency services if necessary. 
  • Hang a sign on the damaged device saying: "DEVICE UNDER REPAIR – DO NOT USE."
  • During repairs, disconnect the power supply and mark the work area.
  • In case of fire, disconnect the device from the power supply.
  • In case of danger, immediately press the emergency stop button. 

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