Milling and paving safety

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# Section 2 - General Safety Precautions (cont.) ## CAUTION (cont.) Section 2 - General Safety Precautions Safety instructions # 2.2 Safety instructions WARNING DO NOT operate this MEWP without the correct training and authorization. If you do not obey, there is a risk of death or serious injury. ## WARNING DO NOT operate this MEWP in closed areas without sufficient airflow for exhaust gas and fumes. If you do not obey, there is a risk of death or serious injury. Prevent falling from the platform. Always keep a firm footing on the platform floor when working thereon. Do not climb on the toe-board, mid-rail, or top-rail. Do not use planks, ladders, or any other devices on the platform for achieving additional height or reach. DO NOT allow the entanglement of ropes, cables or hoses with the MEWP, adjacent structures or objects. DO NOT raise the platform or operate elevated in windy or gusty conditions that exceed the limits specified in Section 7.5. WARNING Failure to heed the following safety precautions could result in tip-over, falling, crushing, or other hazards leading to death or serious injury. KNOW all national, state/provincial or territorial, and local rules which apply to your MEWP and worksite. MAKE SURE all the safety and instructional labels are correctly attached on the MEWP in the correct location. Clean or replace labels that you cannot read. DO NOT increase the surface area of the platform or carry large surface area items when exposed to wind. Increasing the area exposed to the wind will decrease the MEWP stability. DISCONNECT and lock the main power disconnect on the left side of the MEWP when leaving the MEWP unattended to prevent unauthorized use. DO NOT wear jewelry or loose clothing that could become caught or entangled. DO NOT elevate or drive elevated on a slope. Elevated driving must be done on a firm, level surface. DO NOT drive elevated on a soft or uneven surface. DO NOT raise the platform if it is not…