OM2032 03/13 Safety - Section 20 Page 20-1 SAFETY Safety records from most organizations will show that the greatest percentage of accidents are caused by unsafe acts performed by people. The remainder are caused by unsafe mechanical or physical condi- tions. Report all unsafe conditions to the proper authority. Clothing And Personal Items The following safety rules are provided as a guide for the operator. However, local conditions and regula- tions may add many more to this list. Avoid loose clothing, jewelry, and loose long hair. Loose items can catch on controls or in moving parts and cause serious injury or death. Never wear oily clothes as they are flammable.
Read and follow all safety precautions. Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death. Wear a hard hat, safety glasses, safety shoes, mask and gloves when operating or maintaining a machine. Always wear safety goggles, hard hat and heavy gloves if your job involves scattering metal chips or minute materials--particularly when driving pins with a hammer or when cleaning air cleaner elements with compressed air. Also, ensure that the work area is free from other personnel during such tasks. Safety Rules Only trained and authorized personnel can operate and maintain the machine.
Follow all safety rules, precautions and instructions when operating or performing maintenance on the machine. Ensure all personnel understand all hand signals that are to be used during machine travel and maintenance. Unauthorized Modification Any modification made to this vehicle without authorization from Komatsu America Corp. can possibly create hazards. Before making any modification, consult the authorized regional Komatsu America Corp. distributor. Komatsu will not be responsible for any injury or damage caused by any unauthorized modification. Safety Features Ensure all guards and covers are in their proper position. Repair damaged guards and covers.
Refer to Section 30, Operating Instructions - Walk-Around Inspection. Learn the proper use of safety features such as safety locks, safety pins, and seat belts. Use these safety features properly. Leaving The Operator’s Seat When preparing to leave the operator's seat, DO NOT touch any control lever that is not locked. Unexpected machine movement may result in serious bodily injury or death. To prevent accidental machine movement from occurring, always perform the following: Never remove any safety features. Always keep safety features in good operating condition. Improper use, or failure to maintain safety features could result in serious bodily injury or death.
Move the shift control lever to NEUTRAL and apply the parking brake. Lower the dump body, set the dump lever to the FLOAT position. Stop the engine. When exiting the machine, always lock compartments, and take the keys with you.