. SAFETY GENERAL PRECAUTIONS 2 - 14 SAFETY AT WOR Before starting o perations, thorough ly check the area f or any unusual conditions that could When carrying out operations ne ar combustible mat erials such as thatched roofs, dry lea ves or dry grass, there is a hazard of f ire, so be careful w hen operating. Check the terr ain and condition o f the ground at the worksite, and determine the safest m ethod of operation. Do not operate wh ere there is a haz ard of landslides or If water lines, gas lines, or high-v oltage electrical lin es may be buried under t he worksite, contac t each utility and id entify their locations. Be c areful not to sever or damage any of t hese lines.
Take necessar from entering t y measures to pre he operating area. In particular, if you need to operat e on a road, protect pedestrian and cars by de signating a person for worksite traffic installing fence s around the work When traveling or operating in sh allow water or on s oft ground, check the sha pe and condition o f the bedrock, an d the depth and speed of f low of the water be fore starting opera WORKING ON LOOSE GROUND r machine too close to the edge of cliffs, overhangs, and deep ditches. The Avoid traveling or operating you ground may be weak in such are as.
If the ground sh ould collapse under the weight or vib ration of the machine, there is a haza rd that the machine may fall or tip ove r. Remember that the soil after heavy rain or blasting or after earthquakes is weak in these are as. When working on embankments or near excavated ditches, there is a hazard that the weig ht and vibration of the machine will c ause the soil to col lapse. Before start ing operations, take steps to ensure t hat the ground is safe and to prevent the machine from rolling over or falli ng.