Be Careful!
Human error is the result of many factors: carelessness,
fatigue, sensory overload, preoccupation, unfamiliarity
with the machine or attachments, or drugs and alcohol,
to name a few. You can avoid death or serious injury
caused by these and other unsafe work practices. Be
careful; never assume accidents cannot happen to you.
For your safety and the safety of others, act safely and
encourage your fellow workers to act safely as well.
Protect Yourself
Wear all the personal protective clothing and Personal
Protective Equipment (PPE) issued to you or called for
by job conditions.
You may need:
• Hard hat
• Safety shoes
• Safety glasses, goggles, or face shield
• Heavy duty gloves
• Hearing protection
• Reective clothing
• Wet weather gear
• Respirator or lter mask
Wear whatever is needed to protect yourself—don’t take
chances.
WARNING! Avoid death or serious injury from
entanglement. Do not wear loose or frayed clothing
or accessories that could catch on moving parts.
Examples of items to avoid include opping cuffs,
dangling neckties and scarves, wallets attached to
chains, jewelry and wrist watches.
Follow a Safety Program
7
Know the Rules
Most job sites have rules governing equipment use and
maintenance. Before you start work at a new location,
check with the supervisor or safety coordinator. Ask
about the rules you will be expected to obey.
OSHA enforces federal laws within the United States
that apply to the safe operation, application, and
maintenance of equipment on some job sites. It is the
employer’s responsibility to comply with these laws. A
federal representative may periodically inspect a job site
to see that these laws are being followed.
There may be other local, state/provincial, federal laws
or international organizations that regulate the use of
this equipment, along with specic job site or employer
rules. It is important that you know and comply with all
applicable laws and rules, including those requiring
operator training and certification.
These are some of the rules you must work by:
•
Only qualied and authorized individuals may operate
this equipment
•
Inspect your machine and attachments befor
e each
use as specied by the manufactur
er and your
employer
•
Know the operating characteristics of your
equipment. Do not misuse it
•
Wear proper clothing and PPE. Check that others ar
e
also wearing appr
opriate clothing
• All shields, guar
ds, air lters, access panels, and
doors must be pr
operly installed before each use
• Know the rules regarding traf
c at your job site. Know
what all signs, ags, and markings mean. Know hand,
ag, hor
n, whistle, siren, or bell signals, if used
• Never modify or r
emove any part of the machine
(except for service; then make sur
e the part is re-
installed or replaced if defective or worn out)
Safety Rules
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Know and understand
rules of operation
Keep bystanders
away
Follow a Safety Program
8
To Next Page
Loading...
Need help?
General
