Safety and Accident Prevention 2 2.18 Recovery, Loading and Transporting Hydraulic hoses must be replaced as soon as the following damage is recognized: Damage to the outer layer which reaches the intermediate layer, Earth-moving machines are only to be loaded onto recovery vehicles if adequate towing vehicles are used. Embrittled patches on the outer layer, The tow fixing points specified by the manufacturer must be employed. Deformations when under pressure or without pressure which differ from the original shape of the installed hose, For loading and transportation, earth-moving machines and all necessary auxiliary equipment must be secured against unwanted movement.
Leaks, Damage to hose fittings or to the connection between the fitting and the hose. The traveling gear and crawler unit of earth-moving machines must be sufficiently cleaned of mud, snow and ice to ensure that ramps can be driven up without risk of slipping. The coolant level may only be checked after the engine has cooled down; the cap must be turned carefully in order to let off excess pressure. Prior to operations, the machine operator must check the function of the safety devices. When transporting the earth-moving machine on trucks, flatbed trailers, or by rail, it must be sufficiently secured with chocks and by attachment to the lashing points.
The machine operator must advise the supervisor immediately - and his replacement, if there is a change of operator - with regard to any shortcomings. Before setting off, the route to be taken must be examined to determine whether the roads are wide enough, entrances and passages under bridges are large enough and that roads and bridges have sufficient carrying capacity. In the event of shortcomings which jeopardize the operating safety of the earth-moving machine, it is not to be used until these have been eliminated. 2.20 Fire protection 2.19 Monitoring and inspections The machine must be submitted to a general inspection according to the regulations in force in the user's country (e.g.
Accident Prevention Regulations in Germany); this inspection must be carried out by an expert (e.g. machine engineer or machine foreman): Switch off the engine when filling the fuel tank and take special care as long as the engine is hot. Never smoke or handle open flames whilst refueling the tank of the machine. The fire extinguisher must be kept in the cabin. before the machine is put into operation for the first time and before the machine is again put into operation after essential modifications have been made The fire extinguisher symbol must be attached.
at least once a year in the meantime, according to operating conditions and local environments The results of this inspection have to be recorded in writing and this record kept until the next inspection takes place. Prior to every work shift, the machine operator must check the earth-moving machine according to the inspection and maintenance plan. 20/112 TL160 Operating Manual 12.9.08 Version 1.0