11. Insure steering wheel, horn, controls and pedals are free of any oil, grease or mud. 12. Insure headlights, worklights and taillights are in proper working order. 13. Insure windshield and all cab windows are clean and unbroken. Good visibility may prevent an accident. 14. Check operation of windshield wiper, condition of wiper blades, and check windshield washer reservoir for fluid level. 15. Be familiar with all steering and brake system controls and warning devices, road speeds and loading capabilities, before operating the truck. Truck Operation 16. DO NOT leave truck unattended while engine is running. 17. WEAR SEAT BELTS AT ALL TIMES.
Only authorized persons are allowed to ride in truck. Riders should be in cab only. 18. Do not allow anyone to ride on decks or steps of truck. 19. Do not allow anyone to get on or off truck while it is in motion. 20. Do not move truck into or out of a building without a signal person present. 21. 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! 22.
Report immediately to supervisor any conditions on haul road, pit or dump area that may present an operating hazard. 23. Check for flat tires periodically during shift. If truck has been run on a ‘‘flat’’, it must not be parked in a building until the tire cools. If tire must be changed, do not stand in front of rim and locking ring when inflating tire mounted on the machine. Observers should not be permitted in the area and should be kept away from the side of such tires. 24. Always have parking brake applied when the truck is parked and unattended. 25. When parking, park a safe distance from other vehicles as determined by supervisor. HB2002 4/94 General Safety Rules HB2-3