Komatsu — WORKING ON LOOSE GROUND

. OPERATION WORKSITE WORKSITE WARNING 3 - 128 Before starting operations, check that there is no danger on the worksite. If you do not u nderstan d the d angers o f the worksite before starting operations, there is da leading to injury or damage. nger that the machine may fall, or that the ground will colla pse, or there will be a rock f all, Do not travel or carry out operations o n unstable ground (edge of cliffs, road shoulder, near de ep ditches, on e mbankments, or near excavated ditches). There is d the machine to tip over and fall, leadin anger that the weight and vibration of the machin e may ca use the ground to collapse or g to injury or damage. ear electric cables.

There is danger of suffering electric shock. Do not travel or carry out operations n ear electric cables. There is danger of suffering electric s If the machine travels or carries out o perations in places where the visibility is poor, it will be impossible to see obstacles around the machine or to confirm the c injury. Always take action to ensure g ondition of the worksite. There isdanger that this will lead t o damage or ser ious personal ood visibility. On soft road shoulders or ground su rfaces, set up signs to make the condition of the ground clear.

I f you do not know the condition of the worksite, the machi operators fully understand the meani ne may tip over and fall, leading to injury or damage. In addition, make sure that all ng of all the signs. EXAMINATION AN CONFIRM ATION OF WORKSITE Before starting operations, thorough ly check the area for any unusual conditions that co uld be danger ous. Always do as follows. Check the terrain and condition of the ground at the worksite, and determine t he safe st method of o peration. Do not operate where there is a haza rd of landslides or falling rocks. vent any unauthorized person from entering the operating area.

Take necessary measures to pre vent any unauthorized person from entering the ope rating Before operating in shallow water or on soft ground, check the depth of the w ater, sp eed of the curr ent, and the firmness and shape of the ground . Avoid any area where there is any obstruction to travel operatio Maintain the travel path on the job site so that there is no obstruction to travel operati WORKING ON LOOSE GROU ND machine too close to the edge of cliffs, overhangs, and deep ditches. The Avoid traveling or operating your verhang itches. he ground may be weak in such area weak in these areas. s.

Remember that the soil after heavy rain or blasti ng or after ea rthquake s is When the working on embankme nts or near excavated ditches, take steps be fore sta rting o peratio ns to ensure that the ground is safe.