Safety - Section 2 OM2025.1 Page 2-6 General Safety IN OPERATOR’S CAB - BEFORE STARTING ENGINE Do not leave tools or spare parts lying around in the operator’s compartment or allow trash to accumulate in cab of truck. Keep all unauthorized reading material out of truck cab. Keep the cab floor, controls, steps, and handrails free of oil, grease, snow, and excess dirt. Check the seat belt, buckle and hardware for damage or wear. Replace any worn or damaged parts. Always use seat belts when operating your machine. Read and understand the contents of this manual. Read the Section 3 pertaining to safety and operating instructions with special attention.
Become thoroughly acquainted with all gauges, instruments and controls before attempting operation of the truck. Insure steering wheel, horn, controls and pedals are free of any oil, grease or mud. Read and understand the WARNING and CAUTION decals in the operator’s cab. Check operation of windshield wiper, condition of wiper blades, and check washer reservoir for fluid level. Be familiar with all steering and brake system controls and warning devices, road speeds and loading capabilities, before operating the truck. KEEP MIRRORS, WINDOWS, AND LIGHTS CLEAN Remove any dirt from the surface of the windshield and all cab windows and lights. Good visibility may prevent an accident.
Adjust the rear view mirror to a position where the operator can see best from the operator’s seat, and keep the surface of the mirror clean. If any glass or light should break, replace it with a new part. Insure headlights, worklights and taillights are in proper working order. Check that the machine is equipped with the head lamps and working lamps needed for the operating conditions. OPERATING THE MACHINE WHEN STARTING ENGINE NEVER start the engine if a warning tag has been attached to the control. When starting the engine, sound the horn as an alert. Start and operate the machine only while seated.
Do not allow any person other than the operator in the operator’s compartment or any other place on the machine. Truck Operation - General WEAR SEAT BELTS AT ALL TIMES . Do not allow anyone to ride on decks or steps of truck. Only authorized persons are allowed to ride in truck. Riders should be in cab only and belted in passenger seat. Do not allow anyone to get on or off truck while it is in motion. Do not move truck into or out of a building without a signal person present. Know and obey the hand signal communications between operator and spotter.
When other machines and personnel are present, the operator should move in and out of buildings, loading areas and through traffic, under the direction of a signal person. Courtesy at all times is a safety precaution! Report immediately to supervisor any conditions on haul road, pit or dump area that may cause an operating hazard.