Swinging or Traveling As a machine operator, you should know and follow local, state and federal laws and regulations when operating on public roads or highways. It is important to keep in mind that the machine, in comparison with the rest of traffic, is a slow moving and wide vehicle which can cause traffic delays. Pay attention to traffic behind you and allow traffic to pass you. Before operating the machine or work equipment, always observe the following precautions to prevent death or serious injury. When changing travel direction from forward to reverse or from reverse to forward, reduce speed and stop machine before changing travel direction. Sound horn to alert people in area.
Check that there is no one in area around machine. There are restricted visibility areas behind machine so, if necessary, swing upper structure slowly to check that there is no one behind machine before traveling in reverse. HAOA190L Figure 29 When operating in areas with poor visibility, designate a flagman to direct work site traffic. Keep unauthorized personnel away from turning radius or travel path of the machine. Be sure to observe above precautions even if a travel alarm or mirrors are installed. Check that travel alarm works properly and that mirrors are clean, not damaged and properly adjusted. Always latch door and windows of operator's cabin in position (open or closed).
On work sites where there is a hazard of flying or falling objects, or of objects entering operator's cabin, check that door and windows are securely closed. Install additional guards, if work site application requires them. Safety 1-39 DX225LC-3