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Wheel Excavator Safety
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OBSERVE GENERAL SAFETY RULES
Only trained and authorized personnel, with a good knowledge and awareness of safe procedures, may be
allowed to operate or perform maintenance or service on the excavator.
All personnel a t t he work-site should be a ware of assigned individual r esponsibilities a nd tasks.
Communication and hand signals used should be understood by everyone.
Terrain and soil conditions at the job site, approaching traffic, weather-related hazards and any above or
below ground obstacles or hazards should be observed and monitored by all work crew members.
ENGINE VENTILATION
Engine exhaust ga ses ca n ca use f atal
accidents, as w ell as un consciousness, lo ss o f
alertness, judgement an d m otor control an d
serious injury.
Make sure of a dequate ventilation bef ore
starting the engine in any enclosed area.
You s hould also be a ware of open wi ndows,
doors or duc twork in to whi ch e xhaust ma y b e
carried, or blown by the wind, exposing others to
danger.
ASBESTOS DUST HAZARD PREVENTION
Asbestos dust can be HAZARDOUS to your health if it is inhaled.
If you handle materials containing asbestos fibers, follow these guidelines as given below:
• Never use compressed air for cleaning
• Use water for cleaning to keep down the dust.
• Work on the machine or component with the wind at your back whenever possible.
• Use an approved respirator, with proper filtration cartridges.
TAKE TIME TO PROVIDE GOOD VISIBILITY
Halt work if visibility is poor. Strong rains, snow, fog and extremely dusty conditions can all obscure visibility
so badly that it is best to wait for weather to change or dust to settle before continuing operation.
Night work in areas of limited visibility should be halted if installation of extra work lights on the machine (or
work area) is necessary.
Keep dirt and dust off of windows and off the lens surfaces of work lights. Stop working if lights, windows or
mirrors need cleaning or adjustment.
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