Safety
Safety
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GE, GX Series
Backhoe
2.7 Safe Zone
For safety of others during operation, set up a
Work Zone
around the machine. Mark the area with safety cones. Outside
of that would be considered a designated
Safe Zone
for other
workers or bystanders.
Always know where all workers and bystanders are when
operating the backhoe. Have them stay outside of the work zone
in the designated
Safe Zone
. They should only enter the work
zone when:
–
The person has made eye contact with and signaled the
backhoe operator.
–
The backhoe is in transport position or backhoe bucket is
resting on the ground.
–
The engine is shut off.
2.8 Work Zone
Establish a Work Zone perimeter the length of maximum boom
reach and swing arc. Mark an additional area at least 3 ft (1 m)
around the stabilizers.
While using the backhoe, always be aware of bystanders in the
area. A swinging boom can create a collision hazard to workers
or bystanders. Injury may occur from heavy material falling or
dropping from the bucket.
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Fig. 2 –
Establish work zone perimeter
1. Designated Safe Zone
2.
Work Zone
3. Boom Swing Arc
4. Safety Cones
