BA 3001 En – Edition 2.0 * 345001b710.fm 7-1
Safety instructions for operation of earth moving machines
7 Safety instructions for operation of earth moving machines
7.1 Preliminary remark
The following machines are designated as earth moving machines:
• Excavators
• Loaders
• Backhoe loaders
• Dozers
• Dumpers
• Scrapers
• Graders
• Pipe laying machines
• Trench cutting machines
• Compactors and
• Other special earthmoving machines.
Instructions for the safe operation of earth moving machines are given in the following.
Also comply with the national safety standards – such as regulations for accident
prevention or safety guidelines for machine maintenance – during operation and mainte-
nance of earth moving machines.
In addition to the Operator's Manual, also bear in mind the legal regulations concerning
public road traffic and accident prevention. These regulations may also deal with handling
hazardous substances or wearing personal protective equipment.
Also bear in mind the existing safety regulations concerning specific work sites (tunnels,
day drifts, quarries, pontoons, contaminated areas, etc.).
7.2 Designated use
7.2.1 Earth moving machines may be used only in compliance with their designated use,
and by following the instructions given in the Operator's Manual of the
manufacturer.
7.2.2 Designated use means that the earth moving machine is used with the work
equipment for work in compliance with the European or national work safety
regulations, or that the earth moving machine is used for other work the
manufacturer has deemed the machine to be suitable for.
7.2.3 The operator may not carry out any safety-relevant modifications on the earth
moving machine without the manufacturer's authorisation.
7.2.4 Spare parts must comply with the technical requirements specified by the
manufacturer.
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