. SAFETY GENERAL PRECAUTIONS SAFETY GENERAL PRECAUTIONS WORKING ON LOOSE GROUND 2 - 17 If buried under the worksite, contac t each utility and i dentify their locations. Be careful not to sever or damage any of these lines. Take necess from entering ary measures to pre the operating area.
In particular, if you need to operat e on a road, protect pedestrian and cars by designating a person for worksite traffi installing fen ces around the work When traveli ng or operating in sh allow water or on s oft ground, check the sh ape and c ondition o f the bedrock, an d the depth and speed o f flow of the water be fore starting opera Avoid traveli ng or operating you ground may be weak in such are as. If the ground s hould collapse under the weight or vib ration of the machine, there is a haz ard that the machine may fall or tip ove r.
Remember that the soil after heavy rain or blasting or after earthquakes is weak in these are When workin g on embankments or near excavated ditches, there is a hazard that the weig ht and vibration of the machine will cause the soil to col lapse. Before start ing operations, take steps to ensure t hat the ground is safe and to preve nt the machine from rolling over or falli