12 Safety
IMPORTANT: Do not use damaged equipment.
NOTE: This section also applies to AUTOMIZER
TM
units equipped with the optional bucket instead of
the gripper assembly.
Things to Do
Inspect the body and all systems at the beginning of each day.
Make sure that the area is clear of people or obstructions.
IMPORTANT: Be extremely cautious in areas where small children may be present.
Wear safety glasses and footwear, gloves, and any other safety equipment when loading and
packing refuse.
Check if mirrors, windows, lights, and monitor equipment are clean and properly adjusted.
Check for explosive trash (e.g. television sets, paint cans, fluorescent light tubes, etc.).
Use caution when driving with an unevenly distributed load.
Inspect for overhead hazards (e.g. power lines) prior to hoisting the body or climbing on it.
Always use the body safety prop when servicing under the body.
Always use the tailgate safety prop before entering the area between the main body and the
tailgate.
Obey all warning and operation stickers.
Make sure all safety interlock systems are functioning properly.
Keep hands, floors, and controls free from water, grease, and mud to assure non-slip control.
Listen for strange or above normal sounds when machine is being moved or operated. Shut down
machine when safe to do and report problems to your supervisor.
Things to Avoid
Do not operate any vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, narcotics or other intoxicants.
Do not talk on a cell phone or listen to loud music while driving.
Do not wear jewelry or loose clothing.
Do not leave the vehicle before it is brought to a complete stop and work brake or parking brake is
applied.
Do not enter the hopper or main body unless the engine is shut off, the key is removed and there is
an out-of-service tag on the steering wheel (see Locking Out and Tagging Out the Vehicle on
page 43).
Do not hoist the body on uneven ground.
Do not back up the vehicle when the body is raised.
Do not drive with the tailgate fully open unless it is to unload refuse at the landfill.
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