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Operation
Operating Safety
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• As well as the machine operator, are any assistants or lookouts needed?
The Machine
• Is it in good working order?
• Have any reported defects been corrected?
• Have the daily checks been carried out?
• Are the tyres in good condition?
• Is the battery sufficiently charged to complete the job?
Working Area
• Is it level?
• Is the ground solid? Will it support the weight of the machine when loaded?
• How rough is the ground? Are there any sharp projections which could cause damage, particularly to
the tyres?
• Are there any obstacles or hazards in the area, for example, debris, excavations, manhole covers, power
lines?
• Is the space sufficient for safe manoeuvring?
• Are any other machines or persons likely to be in or to enter the area while operations are in progress?
The Route to be Travelled
• How solid is the ground, will it provide sufficient traction and braking? Soft ground will affect the stability
of the machine and this must be taken into account.
• How steep are any slopes, up/down/across? A cross slope is particularly hazardous, is it possible to detour
to avoid them?
Weather
• How windy is it? High wind will adversely affect the stability of a loaded machine.
• Is it raining or is rain likely? The ground that was solid and smooth when dry will become uneven and
slippery when wet, and it will not give the same conditions for traction, steering or braking.
Emergency Plan
Make sure that emergency rescue plan is in place and understood by those involved when operating the
machine from platform controller at height.