RAMMER 255E, Operator'S Manual

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Safety 255E
PRACTICE
You and others can be killed or injured if you perform unfamiliar operations without
practising them first. Practice away from the job site, in a clear area.
Keep other people away. Do not perform new operations until you are sure you can
do them safely.
REGULATIONS AND LAWS
Obey all laws, work site and local regulations which affect you and your equipment.
COMMUNICATIONS
Bad communications can cause accidents. Keep people around you informed of
what you will be doing. If you will be working with other people make sure they
understand any hand signals you will be using.
Work sites can be noisy. Do not rely only on spoken commands.
WORK SITE
Work sites can be hazardous. Inspect the site before working on it.
Check for potholes, weak ground, hidden rocks and other possible hazards on the
ground. Check for utilities (such as electric cables, gas and water pipes). Mark the
positions of underground cables and pipes if you will be breaking the ground.
Poor visibility can cause accidents and damage. Make sure that visibility and
lighting of the working area are adequate.
BANKS AND TRENCHES
Banked material and trenches can collapse. Do not work too close to banks and
trenches where there is a danger of collapse.
SAFETY BARRIERS
Unguarded equipment in public places can be dangerous. Place barriers around the
machine to keep people away.