Safe Operating Practices Continued
Always…..always…..always….
- Wear seat belts when operating equipment.
- Lower all components/attachments to ground prior to exiting
equipment.
- Be alert to your surroundings. Know where machinery is located
and keep clear of swing areas.
- Make sure presence known to other operators. It is often difficult
for an operator to see foot
traffic.
- Come to a complete stop
before shifting from
forward to reverse or from
reverse to forward.
- Keep front wheels/track
idlers on ground during
leader/dozer work.
- Keep idlers to the front and
sprockets to the rear of the
excavator when traveling or excavating whenever practical.
- Shut engines off prior to leaving equipment unattended for
extended periods.
- Position the upper-structure of an excavator to ensure a clear view
of the intended path of travel before moving in either direction.
- Use a signaller of the intended path of travel is not in clear view.
- Use extra caution when travelling or operating equipment in
congested areas.
- Use extreme caution when travelling or operating near
excavations and embankments.