Safety and Accident Prevention 2 2.4 General safety notes 2.5 Operation It is important to refrain from any working methods which impair safety. Earth-moving machines are only to be independently operated and serviced by persons who: The earth-moving machine may only be operated with cabin or canopy. are physically and mentally suitable The earth-moving machine is only to be used if it is in a safe, operational condition. have been instructed in the operation or maintenance of earth-moving machines and have demonstrated this ability to the plant operator The manufacturer’s instructions must be complied with for operation, maintenance, repair, assembly, and transportation.
can be expected to perform their allocated duties reliably. All such persons must be of the legal minimum age. The plant operator must provide additional special safety instructions, wherever necessary, for specific local conditions. They must be designated by the plant operator to operate or service the earth-moving machine. The Operating Instructions and any information pertaining to safety must be carefully kept in the driver's cabin. Operating equipment and controls are only to be operated from the driver’s seat. The earth-moving machine is only to be ascended and entered using the entrances and surfaces intended for this purpose.
The Operating Instructions and safety notes must be complete and fully readable. Safety equipment on earth-moving machines must not be deactivated or removed. It is the driver’s responsibility to ensure that the operator’s stand, entrances and other surfaces of the earth-moving machine which have to be stepped on are kept free of dirt, grease, oil, ice, and snow. Protective clothing must be worn during operation. Rings, scarves and unbuttoned jackets are to be avoided. Protective goggles, protective boots, helmets, gloves, reflecting jackets, ear-muffs, etc. may be required.
Before commencing work, information must be obtained on first aid and possible means of rescue (emergency ambulance, fire brigade, helicopters). A check must be carried out to ensure that the first aid box is at hand and that its contents comply with regulations. Personnel must be aware of the location and method of operation of the fire extinguishers on the earth-moving machine as well as on-site fire- warning and fire-fighting equipment. Loose parts such as tools or other accessories must be secured to the earth-moving machine. Open doors, windows, covers, flaps, etc. must be closed or secured against slamming shut if in an open condition. 14/112 TL160 Operating Manual 12.9.08 Version 1.0