. SAFETY GENERAL PRECAUTIONS 2 - 17 SAFETY AT WORK Before starting o perations, thorough ly check the area for any unusu al conditions that co When carryin g out operations nea r combustible ma terials such as thatched roofs, dry leaves or dry grass, there is a hazard of fire, so be careful w hen operating. Check the terr ain and condition of the ground at the worksite, and determine the safes t method of operatio n. Do not operate w here there is a haza rd of landslides o If water lines, gas lines, or high-v oltage electrical l ines may be buried under t he worksite, contac t each utility and identify their locations. Be careful not to sever or damage any of these lines.
Take action to the jobsite. approaching When workin barriers to ens ure the safety of pa ssing traffic and pedestrians. When travelin g or operating in sh allow water or on soft ground, check the sha pe and condition o f the bedrock, an d the depth and speed of flow of the water be fore starting oper In order that tr avel operations can be carried out sa fely, always keep the road s on the jobsite pro perly maintained. 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 are as.
If the ground s hould collapse under the weight or vibration of the machine, there is a haza rd that the machine may fall or tip ov er. Remember t hat the soil after hea vy rain or blasting or after earthquakes i s weak in these are as. When working on embankments o r near excavated ditches, there i s a hazard that the weight and vibration of the machine will c ause the soil to coll apse. Before star ting operations , take steps to ensu re that the ground is safe and to preven t the machine from rolling over or fal ling.