Terex TC29, Operating Instructions Manual

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Safety and Prevention of Accidents 2
TC29
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2.3 General safety notes
It is important to refrain from any working methods
which impair safety.
The earth-moving machine is only to be used with
cab or canopy.
The earth-moving machine is only to be used when
it is in a safe, operational condition.
The manufacturer’s instructions must be complied
with for operation, maintenance, repair, assembly
and transportation.
The plant operator must provide additional special
safety instructions, wherever necessary, for
specific local conditions.
The operating instructions and any information
pertaining to safety must be carefully kept in the
operator’s cab.
The operating instructions and safety notes must
be complete and fully readable.
Safety devices on earth-moving machines shall not
be deactivated or removed.
Protective work clothing must be worn during
operation. Rings, scarves and unbuttoned jackets
are to be avoided. Protective goggles, protective
boots, helmets, gloves, reflecting jackets, ear-
muffs, etc. may be required.
Before commencing work, information must be
obtained on first aid and possible means of rescue
(ambulance, fire brigade, helicopters).
A check must be carried out to ensure that the first
aid box is at hand and that its contents comply with
regulations.
Personnel must be aware of the location and
method of operation of the fire extinguishers on the
earth-moving machine as well as on-site fire-
warning and fire-fighting equipment.
Loose parts such as tools or other accessories
must be secured to the earth-moving machine.
Open doors, windows, covers, flaps, etc. must be
closed or secured so that they cannot slam shut.
2.4 Operation
Earth-moving machines are only to be
independently operated and serviced by persons
who
•
are physically and mentally suitable
•
have been instructed in the operation or
maintenance of earth-moving machines and
have demonstrated this ability to the plant
operator
•
can be expected to perform their allocated
duties reliably
All such persons must be of the legal minimum
age.
They must be designated by the plant operator to
operate or service the earth-moving machine.
Operating equipment is only to be operated from
the driver's seat.
The earth-moving machine is only to be ascended
and entered using the entrances and surfaces
intended for this purpose.
It is the operator’s responsibility to ensure that the
operator’s stand, entrances and other surfaces of
the earth-moving machine which have to be
stepped on are free of dirt, grease, oil, ice and
snow.