Injury Illness Prevention Plan - Flipbook - Page 164
Health and Safety Program Manual
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Issue Date: 10/16/23
Revision Date: 10/16/23
Heavy Mobile Equipment Operation
Reference: A-11
Keep the load as low as possible while traveling; always reduce speed when making a turn. Keep
speeds low on rough terrain. Bouncing, bucking, or side hopping because of excessive speed may
cause loss of control of the machine.
Check for overhead lines or obstructions before raising any overhead implement. Ensure the
proper clearance requirements are being met when equipement is being worked on or moved in
the vicinity of overhead power lines or transmitters.
Do not allow the tires to spin when picking up or pushing a load.
Do not walk, work, or allow workers under any raised part of heavy/mobile equipment.
Do not use heavy/mobile equipment for demolition of structures which are taller than the
machine without overhead protection sufficient to withstand the debris likely to impact the cab.
Do not under-cut a bank which is higher than the machine.
Use extreme caution when approaching or operating near excavations, the weight of the machine
or vibration may cause the edges to collapse.
Dust suppression and control is required where dust seriously limits visibility. Wear respiratory
protection when needed.
Pre-wet soil to make loading easier and to aid in dust control.
Rip tight soil before scraping or excavating to improve speed and efficiency.
Always load buckets or hoppers down grade to increase the speed of operation, lessen wear on
equipment, and reduce the need for a push tractor.
Do not use heavy/mobile equipment as a battering ram.
In tight turns, make sure the machine has clearance in front and rear if equipped with rear
implements.
Do not place any part of your body under any raised implement at any time unless it is properly
blocked.
Keep operator's compartment free of clutter and all controls free of oil and grease. Personal tools
or equipment must be secured.
All underground utilities in the work area must be located prior to digging. Utility companies must
be notified of your intention to excavate within established, or customary, response times.
(Check local codes).
When excavations approach the estimated location of underground utilities, the exact location
must be determined and marked.
Wherever equipment operations encroach on a public thoroughfare, a system of traffic controls
must be used.
Flaggers are required at all locations where barricades or warning signs cannot control moving
traffic.
Never use an elevating part of heavy equipment as a man-lift.
The productivity and safety of heavy equipment operations are increased by using well trained workers, along
with properly maintained and serviced equipment. A well laid out worksite and work-plan always improves
efficiency and safety on the jobsite.
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