S0103010K
Page 21
Wheel Loader Safety
USE SOLID SUPPORT BLOCKING
Never rely on lift jacks or other inadequate
supports when work is being done. Block
wheels fore and aft to prevent any movement.
DIGGING BENEATH OVERHANGS
Digging beneath an overhang is dangerous.
Overhand could collapse on top of operator and
cause serious injury or death. Go on to another
digging area before steep overhangs are
formed. Know height and reach limits of wheel
loader and plan ahead while working. Park
wheel loader away from overhangs before work
shutdown.
DIGGING BENEATH WHEEL LOADER
Digging beneath wheel loader is dangerous. Earth beneath could collapse. This could cause wheel loader
to tip, which could cause serious injury or death to operator. Working around deep pits, trenching or along
high walls may require support blocks, especially after heavy rainfalls or during spring thaws.
STAY ALERT FOR PEOPLE MOVING
THROUGH WORK AREA
When loading a truck you should always know
where the driver is.
Avoid loading over the cab of a truck even if the
driver is in a safe spot. Someone else could
have gone inside, for any number of reasons.
Avoid working where unseen passersby might
be.
Slow down work cycle and use slower travel
speeds in congested or populated areas. Use a
commonly understood signal so that other
members of work crew can warn operator to
slow or halt work in an impending hazardous
situation.
BE AWARE OF AND CONFORM TO LOCAL REGULATIONS
Minimum levels of insurance coverage, work permits or certification, physical barriers around work-site or
restricted hours of operation may be mandated by governing authorities. There may also be guidelines,
standards or restrictions on equipment that may be used to perform certain kinds of work. Check and
follow all local requirements, which may also be related to below ground hazards and power lines.
HDO1042L
Figure 19
HAOA171L
Figure 20
To Next Page
Loading...
