Operations Manual

2. Safety Information
2.4 Safety information for the excavator
PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) that
is required to perform any and all work shall
be provided by your employer to safely
perform this task when working with the
Diesel pile hammer.
This reduces the risk of injuries and prevents
permanent hearing and eye damage.
Proper training of the operating instructions for the
Diesel Pile Hammer and its accessories shall be
conducted prior to the unit operation. Make sure
you have a complete set of operating instructions.
Initiate Lockout Tagout Program for any power
source prior to any work on the hammer. Example
CFR Part 29 Labor 1926.417 (a).
The Diesel Pile Hammer shall be operated only
by trained personnel that have been authorized
by the foreman in charge of the driving work.
Operate the Diesel Pile Hammer only when it is
in safe working condition. Carry out a thorough
inspection prior to putting the equipment into
operation.
Make sure all warning signs are in place on
the hammer and easy to read. Do not operate
a Diesel Hammer that is damaged or
exhibits operating problems. Inform the foreman
in charge of the pile-driving work about
damages. All problems must be remedied prior to
starting the hammer.
You must take into account that the operation
of the Diesel Pile Hammer causes blows,
impact forces and vibrations in the whole
pile hammer structure and in the immediate
vicinity.
Never work under the Diesel Pile Hammer,
suspended loads, leads or material to be
driven. No one is to be allowed under a load at
any time. Avoid standing in the area, in which
the material to be driven touches the ground.
Make sure repairs are carried out only by trained
experts.
111 Berry Road
Houston, TX 77002
Tel. (713) 691-3000
Fax (713) 691-0089
E-mail: info@bauerpileco.com
www.bauerpileco.com
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