Safety 9
Employee’s Responsibilities
It is the responsibility of the employee:
To enforce all safety measures to meet the requirements established by the employer.
To operate the M
INIMAX™ only after having received instruction and training.
To perform routine daily unit inspections.
To immediately report any damage or malfunction of the vehicle to the employer or supervisor.
To make sure that nobody is near the vehicle before activating any of the controls, and to be
prepared to stop at any indication of possible danger.
IMPORTANT: Do not use damaged equipment.
Things to Do
Inspect the body and all systems at the start of each day.
Make sure that the area is clear of any people or possible 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.
Make sure that mirrors, windows, lights, and monitor equipment are clean and properly adjusted.
Check for explosive trash (e.g. televisions, paint cans, fluorescent light tubes, etc.).
Drive carefully when carrying an unevenly distributed load.
Inspect for overhead hazards (e.g. power lines) prior to using the arm.
Always use the tailgate safety prop before entering the area between the main body and the
tailgate.
Obey all warning and operation decals.
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 the work or parking brake is
engaged.
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. Refer to “Locking Out and Tagging Out the Vehicle”
on page 20.
Do not drive with the tailgate fully open unless it is to unload refuse at the landfill.
Do not back up the vehicle with the tailgate fully open. Backing up the vehicle when the tailgate is
fully open can cause damage to the tailgate cylinders.
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