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4. Know your equipment inside and out. Know how to operate all controls and know emergency shut down procedures.
5. Keep all stepping surfaces, pedals, and controls free from dirt, grease and oil.
Keep equipment clean to help avoid injury from
slipping or a fall when getting on or off equipment.
6. Operate the attachment only in daylight or sufficient artificial light.
7. Always carry loads close to the ground.
8. Turn off engine before performing maintenance
. All maintenance can be performed with the machine arms lowered. If lift arm must
be left raised for any reason, use a positive lift arm lock to secure the arms in place. Serious damage or personal injury could result
from lift arms accidentally lowering.
9. Reduce speed when driving over rough terrain,
on a slope, or turning to avoid overturning the machine.
10. Check your work area and know where all utility lines are.
Avoid hitting underground or overhead electrical wires, cables, pipes,
fence posts, gas lines, etc.
11. Never operate equipment while under the influence of
alcohol, prescription drugs or any other form of illegal recreational drugs
which could inhibit physical and/or mental capacity.
12. Do not exceed rated operating capacity, as machine may become unstable resulting in loss of control.
13. Always lower the loader arms/machine boom to the ground,
shut off the engine and remove the key before getting off the unit.
14. Operators, helpers, and other personnel working near Rock Bucket must wear steel-toe safety shoes, safety glasses, and hard hats
as a minimum. Hearing protection, respirators, and personnel protective clothing will be specified in the site-specific
Health and Safety Plan.
15. Do not smoke when refuelling machine. Allow room in the gas tank for expansion. Wipe up any spilt fuel. Secure cap tightly
when done.
16. Be alert to others in the work area. Be sure others know when and where you will be working. Make sure no one is behind equipment
or within 6 metres of it operating.
17. Loose fitting clothing, long hair, jewellery and equipment which might become entangled in moving equipment are prohibited while
working near Rock Buckets.
18. Machines must be shut down and properly locked-out and tagged before repairs or maintenance is performed. Only properly
trained and qualified individuals are permitted to perform repairs and maintenance.
19. Site workers are not allowed on/in Rock Bucket/Rock Bucket with Grapple while it is in operation or the equipment is being moved.
20. Controls must be engaged slowly until hydraulic fluids and the unit are up to operating temperature. This is critical during cold
weather. Impact or shock loading of the system is prohibited.
21. Rock Buckets shall be used only for their designed intent and shall not be loaded beyond their rated capacity. Overloading or
exceeding the manufacturers specifications will void all warranty.
22. Sharp braking or hoisting is prohibited.
23. Only authorized, properly trained workers will be permitted to operate Rock Bucket . All unnecessary personnel will stand clear of
Rock Bucket while they are in operation.
24. The operator shall verbally alert site workers and visually ensure all site workers are clear from dangerous parts of equipment before
starting or engaging equipment.
9 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - GENERAL INFORMATION
