General Precautions
Provide a fire extinguisher and
first aid kit
Know where a fire extinguisher and first
aid kit are located and understand how
to use them.
Know how to contact emergency
assistance and first aid help.
Never remove safety equipment
Make sure all protective guards,
canopies, doors, etc., are in place and
secure. Repair or replace damaged
components before operating the
machine.
Know how to use the safety lock lever,
seat belt and other safety equipment and
use them properly.
Never remove any safety equipment
except for service. Keep all safety
equipment in good operating condition.
Use a signal person and flagman
Know and use the hand signals required for
particular jobs and make sure who has the
responsibility for signaling.
All personnel must fully understand all
the signals.
The operator shall respond to signals
only from the appointed signal person,
but shall obey a stop signal at any time
from anyone.
The signal person must stand in a clearly
visible location when giving signals.