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Side Rtry Safety Section 1-23
SAFETY
SAFETY
This section is intended to explain in broad terms the concept and effect of federal laws and regulations concerning
employer and employee equipment operators. This section is not intended as a legal interpretation of the law and
should not be considered as such.
Employer-Employee Operator Regulations
U.S. Public Law 91-596 (The Williams-Steiger Occupational and Health Act of 1970) OSHA
This Act Seeks:
“...to assure so far as possible every working man and woman in the nation safe and healthful
working conditions and to preserve our human resources...”
DUTIES
Sec. 5 (a) Each employer-
(1) shall furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which are free
from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to
his employees;
(2) shall comply with occupational safety and health standards promulgated under this Act.
(b) Each employee shall comply with occupational safety and health standards and all rules,
regulations and orders issued pursuant to this Act which are applicable to his own actions and
conduct.
OSHA Regulations
OSHA regulations state in part: “At the time of initial assignment and at least annually thereafter,
the employer shall instruct every employee in the safe operation and servicing of all equipment with
which the employee is, or will be involved.”
Employer Responsibilities:
To ensure employee safety during Truck and Implement operation, it is the employer’s responsibility to:
1. Train the employee in the proper and safe operation of the Truck and Implement.
2. Require that the employee read and fully understand the Truck and Implement Operator’s manual.
3. Permit only qualified and properly trained employees to operate the Truck and Implement.
4. Maintain the Truck and Implement in a safe operational condition and maintain all shields and guards on the
equipment.
5. Ensure the Truck is equipped with functional seat belts and require that the employee operator securely
fasten the safety belts at all times.
6. Forbid the employee operator to carry additional riders on the Truck.
7. Provide the required tools to maintain the Truck and Implement in a good safe working condition and provide
the necessary support devices to secure the equipment safely while performing repairs and service.
Child Labor Under 16 Years of Age
Some regulations specify that no one under the age of 16 may operate power machinery. It is your responsibility
to know what these regulations are in your own area or situation. (Refer to U.S. Dept. of Labor, Employment
Standard Administration, Wage & Home Division, Child Labor Bulletin #102.)
FEDERAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS