
SECTION 4.0 GENERAL CONSTRUCTION SAFETY
4.1 Owner’s Responsibilities
The equipment owner shall:
•
Provide this technical manual to the
Hole-Hog operators.
•
Train all operating personnel and en-
force the procedures explained in this
manual, especially regarding safety to
personnel and equipment.
•
Adapt these general instructions to spe-
cific applications.
4.2 General Construction Safety
Follow standard safety precautions ex-
pected and required of those working in
construction, including but not limited to:
locating existing underground service and
utility lines, establishing pedestrian barri-
ers and using personnel protection equip-
ment, etc.
4.3 Federal, State, Local and OSHA
Construction Guidelines and
Regulations
Use the Hole-Hog in accordance with all
federal, state and local regulations regard-
ing construction practices and public
safety. Identification of, and compliance to,
governing regulations are the responsibil-
ity of the owner and operator.
In the United States, comply with the rec-
ommendations of the Occupational Safety
and Health Administration standards of
the U.S. Department of Labor. For OSHA
construction guidelines contact your local
federal government office or write:
U.S. Government Printing Office
Superintendent of Documents
P.O. Box 371954
Pittsburgh, Pa. 15250
Ask for Construction Industry OSHA
Standards Stock #869-034-00107-6.
4.4 General Safety Summary
The safe and effective use of any heavy con-
struction equipment depends upon proper
installation, operation, maintenance and
repair. Operational safety must encompass
all of these factors. Section 5.0 includes
minimum safety policies the Hole-Hog
owner shall establish for all Hole-Hog in-
stallations. The operational safety pro-
gram must be tailored by the Hole-Hog
owner to the specific site and application.
Such a program will result in increased
equipment life and performance and re-
duced downtime. Most importantly, it will
reduce the risk of equipment damage and
personnel injuries.
4.4.1 CAUTIONS and WARNINGS.
Throughout this manual detailed CAU-
TIONS and WARNINGS are included with
the instructions and procedures. Even ex-
perienced service technicians are to review
these CAUTIONS and WARNINGS prior
to performing a procedure. These are high-
lighted by the symbol shown here.
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