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Safety
11
Employee Responsibilities
It is the responsibility of the employee:
 To enforce all safety measures to meet the requirements set by the employer.

To operate the E
XPERT
™ only after having received instructions and training.
 To immediately report any damage or malfunction to the vehicle or equipment to the employer or
supervisor.
 To make sure that no one is near the vehicle before activating any of the controls, and to be
prepared to stop at any indication of possible danger.
Do’s
 Inspect the body and all systems at the start of each work day.

Make sure that the area is clear of people or possible obstructions.
I
MPORTANT
:
Be extremely cautious in areas where small children may be present.
 Wear safety glasses and footwear, gloves, and any other safety equipment when loading and
packing refuse.
 Make sure that mirrors, windows, lights, and monitor equipment are clean and properly adjusted.

Check for explosive trash (for example, televisions, paint cans, fluorescent light tubes, etc.).
 Drive carefully when carrying an unevenly distributed load.

Inspect for overhead hazards (power lines) prior to hoisting the body or using the arm.
 Use the body safety prop when servicing under the body.

Use the tailgate safety prop before entering the area between the main body and the tailgate.
 Obey all warning and operation stickers.
Don’ts

Do not operate any vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, narcotics or other intoxicants.
 Do not talk on a cell phone or listen to loud music while driving.

Do not wear jewelry or loose clothing.
 Do not leave the vehicle before it is brought to a complete stop and the work or parking brake is
engaged.
 Do not enter the hopper or main body unless the engine is shut off, the key is removed and there is
an out-of-service tag on the steering wheel. Refer to “Locking Out and Tagging Out the Vehicle”
on page 14.

Do not hoist the body if the vehicle is standing on uneven ground.
 Do not back up the vehicle when the body is raised.

Do not drive with the tailgate fully open unless it is to unload refuse at the landfill.