OM2036 08/11 Safety - Section 20
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GENERAL SAFETY
Safety records of most organizations will show that
the greatest percentage of accidents are caused by
unsafe behavior. The remainder are caused by
unsafe mechanical or physical conditions. Report all
unsafe conditions to the proper authority.
The following safety rules are provided as a guide for
the operator. However, local conditions and regula-
tions may add many more to this list.
Read and follow all safety precautions. Failure to
do so may result in serious injury or death.
PERSONAL SAFETY
Safety Rules
• Only trained and authorized personnel can
operate and maintain the machine.
• Follow all safety rules, precautions, and
instructions when operating or performing
maintenance on the machine.
• When working with another operator, or a person
on work site traffic duty, ensure all personnel
understand all hand signals that are to be used.
Truck Safety Features
• Ensure all guards and covers are in their proper
position. Repair any damaged guards and
covers. (See Walk-Around Inspection, later in this
section.)
• Learn the proper use of safety features, such as
safety locks, safety pins, and seat belts. Use
these safety features properly.
• DO NOT remove any safety features. Keep
safety features in good operating condition.
• Improper use of safety features may result in
serious bodily injury or death.
Clothing And Personal Items
•
Avoid wearing loose
clothing, jewelry, and
loose long hair. They
can catch on controls
or in moving parts
and cause serious
injury or death.
Additionally, DO
NOT wear oily
clothes as they are
flammable.
• Wear a hard hat, safety glasses, safety shoes,
mask, and gloves when operating or maintaining
a machine. Wear safety goggles, a hard hat, and
heavy gloves if your job involves scattering metal
chips or very small materials--particularly when
driving pins with a hammer, or when cleaning air
cleaner elements with compressed air. Also,
ensure that the work area is free of other
personnel during such tasks.
Unauthorized Modification
• Any modification made to this vehicle, without
authorization from Komatsu America Corp., can
possibly create hazards.
• Before making any modification, consult your
authorized regional Komatsu America Corp.
distributor. Komatsu will not be responsible for
any injury or damage caused by any
unauthorized modification.
Leaving The Operator’s Seat
• When leaving the operator's seat, DO NOT touch
any controls. To prevent accidents from
occurring, perform the following:
Move the selector switch to NEUTRAL, and apply
the parking brake.
Lower the dump body, and move the hoist control
lever to the FLOAT position.
Stop the engine. When exiting the machine, lock
compartments, and take the keys with you to
prevent entry from unauthorized persons.
Mounting And Dismounting
• DO NOT jump on or off the machine. DO NOT
climb on or off a machine while it is moving.
• When climbing on or off a machine, face the
machine and use the handhold and steps.
• DO NOT hold any control levers when getting on
or off a machine.
• Maintain three-point contact with the handholds
and steps to ensure that you support yourself.
• When bringing tools up to the operating deck,
pass them by hand or pull them up by rope.
• If there is any oil, grease, or mud on the
handholds or steps, wipe them clean
immediately. Keep these components clean.
Repair any damage, and tighten any loose bolts.
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