One blast – when moving (any direction) means STOP
One blast – when stopped means MOVE AHEAD
Two Blasts when stopped means REVERSE
Horn signals are used by operators of excavating equipment for the purpose of directing traffic. (i.e. positioning dump trucks for loading.) Like and signals, horn signals must be fully understood by everyone before they are used.
NOTE: Any horn sound when moving means STOP.
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One blast – when moving (any direction) means STOP |
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One blast – when stopped means MOVE AHEAD |
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Two Blasts when stopped means REVERSE |
The operator is responsible for the safety of all those who work around the equipment, the immediate work area and on the work-site.
The following work-site rules and safety tips are intended to maintain a safe and incident free work environment. The list below is not designed to cover all eventualities but rather to highlight some common practices, which contribute to safety. Always remember, site conditions change from location to location, in the amount of congestion or traffic and with changing weather. The best rule of thumb is always be aware of the surroundings, exercise extreme caution when operating and keep safe operating practices as a number one priority.