. SAFETY GENERAL PRECAUTIONS deep ditches. The 2 - 17 SAFETY AT WORKSITE Before starting operations, thorou ghly check the area for any unusu al conditions that could When carrying out operations near combustible materials such as thatched roofs, dry leav is a hazard of fire, so be carefu l when operating. Check the terrain and condition of the ground at the worksite, and determine the safest m not carry out operations at plac es where there is a hazard of landslides or falling rocks. h-voltage electrical lines may be tact each utility and identify their er or damage any of these lines. orized people from approaching ds, position flagmen and erect passing traffic and pedestrians.
shallow water or on soft ground, n of the bedrock, and the depth before starting operations. e roads on the jobsite so that the If water lines, gas lines, or hig h-voltage electrical lines may be buried under the worksite, con tact each utility and identify their locations. Be careful not to sev er or damage any of these lines. Take action to prevent unauth the jobsite. When working on public roa barriers to ensure the safety of passing traffic and pedestrians.
When traveling or operating in shallow water or on soft ground, check the shape and conditio n of the bedrock, and the depth and speed of flow of the water Always design and maintain th e roads on the jobsite so that the machines can travel safely. WORKING ON LOOSE GROUND Avoid traveling or operating y our machine too close to the edge of cliffs, overhangs, a ground may be weak in such a reas. If the ground should collapse under the weight or vib there is a hazard that the mach ine may fall or tip over. Remember t hat the soil after heavy r earthquakes is weak in these a reas.
When working on embankmen ts or near excavated ditches, there i s a hazard that the weig machine will cause the soil to collapse. Before starting operations , take steps to ensure t and to prevent the machine fr om rolling over or falling. DO NOT GO CLOSE TO HIGH-VOLTA GE CABLES Do not travel or operate the mach ine near electric cables. There is a hazard of electric shock, whic h may cause serious injury or property damage. On jobsites wh ere the machine may go close to electric cables, always do as follo ws. Before starting work near elect company of the work to be perf ric cables, inform the local power ormed, and ask them to take the necessary action.