Safety - Section 20 9/09 OM2041 Page 20-6 OPERATING THE TRUCK When Starting The Engine • Never attempt to start the engine by shorting across cranking motor terminals. This may cause a fire, or serious injury or death to anyone in truck’s The tire and rim assembly may explode if subjected path. to excessive heat. Personnel should move to a • Never start the engine if a warning tag has been remote or protected location if sensing excessively attached to the controls. hot brakes, smelling burning rubber or observing • When starting the engine, sound the horn as an evidence of fire near the tire and wheel area. alert.
If the truck must be approached to extinguish a • Start and operate the truck only while seated in the fire, those personnel should do so only while operator’s seat. facing the tread area of the tire (front or back) unless protected by using large heavy equipment • Do not allow any unauthorized persons in the as a shield. Stay at least 50 ft. (15 m) from the tread operator's compartment or any other place on the of the tire. truck. In the event of fire in the tire and wheel area General Truck Operation (including brake fires), stay away from the truck for • Wear the seat belt at all times. at least 8 hours or until the tire and wheel are cool.
• Only authorized persons are allowed to ride in the • Keep serviceable fire fighting equipment on hand. truck. Riders must be in the cab and belted in the Report empty extinguishers for replacement or passenger seat. refilling. • Do not allow anyone to ride on the decks or steps • Always place the directional control lever in the of the truck. PARK when the truck is parked and unattended. Do not leave the truck unattended while the engine is • Do not allow anyone to get on or off the truck while running. it is in motion. NOTE: DO NOT use wheel brake lock when parking • Do not move the truck in or out of a building without the truck. a signal person present.
• Park the truck a safe distance away from other • Know and obey the hand signal communications vehicles as determined by the supervisor. between operator and spotter. When other machines and personnel are present, the operator • Stay alert at all times! In the event of an emergency, should move in and out of buildings, loading areas, be prepared to react quickly and avoid accidents. If and through traffic under the direction of a signal an emergency arises, know where to get prompt person. Courtesy at all times is a safety precaution! assistance. • Immediately report any adverse conditions at the haul road, pit or dump area that may cause an operating hazard.
• Check for flat tires periodically during a shift. If the truck has been operating on a “flat”, do not park the truck inside a building until the tire cools. If the tire must be changed, do not stand in front of the rim and locking ring when inflating a tire mounted on the truck. Observers should not be permitted in the area and should be kept away from the side of such tires.