OM2033 Safety - Section 20 General Safety Page 20-1 GENERAL SAFETY Safety records of most organizations will show that the greatest percentage of accidents are caused by unsafe acts of persons. The remainder are caused by unsafe mechanical or physical conditions. Report all unsafe conditions to the proper authority. the machine. Always wear safety goggles, hard hat and heavy gloves if your job involves scattering metal chips or minute materials-this is so particularly when driving pins with a hammer and when cleaning the air cleaner element with compressed air. Check also that there is no one near the machine. The following safety rules are provided as a guide for the operator.
However, local conditions and regula- tions may add many more to this list. UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATION Any modification made without authorization from Komatsu can create hazards. Before making a modification, consult your Komatsu distributor. Komatsu will not be responsible for any injury or damage caused by any unauthorized modification. Read and follow all safety precautions. Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death. SAFETY RULES STANDING UP FROM THE SEAT ONLY trained and authorized personnel can operate and maintain the machine.
To prevent any accident occurring if you should touch any control lever that is not locked, always carry out the following before standing up from the operator's seat. Follow all safety rules, precautions and instructions when operating or performing maintenance on the machine. Place the gear shift lever at neutral and set the parking lever to the PARKING position. When working with another operator or a person on work site traffic duty, be sure all personnel understand all hand signals that are to be used. Lower the dump body, set the dump lever to the FLOAT position. Stop the engine. When leaving the machine, always lock everything. Always remember to take the key with you.
If the machine should suddenly move or move in an unexpected way, this may result in serious bodily injury or death. SAFETY FEATURES Be sure all guards and covers are in their proper position. Have guards and covers repaired if damaged. (See Walk-Around Inspection, Operating Instructions - Section 3) Learn the proper use of safety features such as safety locks, safety pins, and seat belts, and use these safety features properly. NEVER remove any safety features. ALWAYS keep them in good operating condition. Improper use of safety features could result in serious bodily injury or death. CLOTHING AND PERSONAL PROTECTIVE ITEMS Avoid loose clothing, jewelry, and loose long hair.
They can catch on controls or in moving parts and cause serious injury or death. Also, do not wear oily clothes because they are flammable. Wear a hard hat, safety glasses, safety shoes, mask or gloves when operating or maintaining