. SAFETY GENERAL PRECAUTIONS 2 - 17 SAFETY AT WORK Before starting o perations, thoroughly check the area for any unusu al conditions that co When carrying out operations near combu stible materials such as thatched roofs, dry leaves or dry grass, there is a hazard of fire, so be careful when ope Check the terr ain and condition of the grou nd at the worksite, and determine the safes t method of operatio n. Do not operate wh ere there is a hazard of lan If water lines, gas lines, or high-voltage el ectrical lines may be buried under t he worksite, contact each ut ility and identify their locations. Be c areful not to sever or damag e any of these lines. Take action to the jobsite.
When working barriers to ens ure the safety of passing tra ffic and pedestrians. When travelin g or operating in shallow wat er or on soft ground, check the sha pe and condition of the bed rock, and the depth and speed of f low of the water before start Always design and maintain the roads on t he jobsite so that the machines can WORKING ON LOOSE GROUND Avoid traveling or operating your machine too close to the edge of cliffs, overhangs, and deep ditches. The Avoid travelin ground may b e weak in such areas. If the ground should collapse under the weight or vibration of the machine, there is a haza rd that the machine may fall or tip over.
Remember t hat the soil after hea vy rain or blasting or after earthquakes is weak in these areas. When working on embankments or near ex cavated ditches, there i s a hazard that the weight and vibration of the machine will c ause the soil to collapse. Be fore starting operations , take steps to ensu re that the ground is safe and to prevent the machine from rolling ov er or falling.