Models 5E, 5F, 5G & 5H Electric Switch Machines: Single ... - Alstom

General Description1.5. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR MAINTAINERSWARNINGWHEN USING THE HAND CRANK ON THIS SWITCH MACHINE, KEEPA FIRM HOLD ONTO THE HAND CRANK. IF THERE IS SPRING IN THESWITCH POINTS WHEN THE MACHINE BECOMES UNLOCKED, THEHAND CRANK WILL ACCELERATE RAPIDLY IN THE DIRECTION IT ISBEING TURNED. IF NOT CAUTIOUS, INJURY BY THE CRANK’SSUDDEN MOVEMENT COULD RESULT.Safe practices and common sense should always be followed when working around anyequipment. Remember that good common sense and an understanding of theequipment is essential to any safety policy. The information following describes thehealth and safety standards for testing, alterations, repairs, improvements ormaintenance for all maintenance personnel.NOTEOnly authorized personnel who have reviewed and understand theinformation contained in this manual should be working on or around theswitch machine. Maintainers should work in pairs at the switch site.1.5.1. General RecommendationsMaintenance personnel shall comply with all local laws, rules, statues and regulations ofgoverning or regulatory bodies within the geographical area of operations of theproperty (or Authority). The requirements of these bodies or the user’s safety manual,whichever are more stringent, shall apply. When specific standards and details are notset forth in the manual, job specifications, or in the local laws and regulationsreferenced, standards published by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration(OSHA) shall be applied.P1293, Rev. Jun/07 1–8 Alstom Signaling Inc.