26 Safety Section (D6T LGP (OEM)) WEBM1000 Restricted Visibility It may not be possible to provide direct visibility on large machines to all areas around the machine. Appropriate job site organization is required in order to minimize hazards that are caused by restricted visibility. Job site organization is a collection of rules and procedures that coordinates machines and people that work together in the same area. Examples of job site organization include the following:
23 Safety instructions Controlled patterns of machine movement and vehicle movement Workers that direct traffic to move when it is safe Restricted areas Operator training Warning symbols or warning signs on machines or on vehicles Illustration 23 Top view of the Track-Type Tractor machine A system of communication Communication between workers and operators prior to approaching the machine Note: The shaded areas indicate the approximate location of areas with significant restricted visibility. Operation Modifications of the machine configuration by the user that result in a restriction of visibility shall be evaluated.
Machine Operating Temperature Range Restricted Visibility (If Equipped) The standard machine configuration is intended for use within an ambient temperature range of 40 C 40 F) to 50 C (122 F). Special configurations for different ambient temperatures may be available. Consult your Caterpillar dealer for additional information on special configurations of your machine. The size and the configuration of this machine may result in areas that cannot be seen when the operator is seated. Illustration 23 provides an approximate visual indication of areas of significant restricted visibility.
Illustration 23 indicates restricted visibility areas at ground level inside a radius of 12 m (40 ft) from the operator on a machine without the use of optional visual aids. This illustration does not provide areas of restricted visibility for distances outside a radius of 12 m (40 ft). Machine Operation Only operate the machine while you are in a seat. The seat belt must be fastened while you operate the machine. Only operate the controls while the engine is running. This machine may be equipped with optional visual aids that may provide visibility to some areas with restricted visibility.
Refer to this Operation and Maintenance Manual, “Mirror” for more information on additional visibility. If your machine is equipped with cameras, refer to this Operation and Maintenance Manual, “Camera” for more information on additional visibility. For areas that are not covered by the optional visual aids, the job site organization must be utilized to minimize hazards of this restricted visibility. See Operation and Maintenance Manual, “Visibility Information” for more information regarding job site organization. Before you move the machine, make sure that no one will be endangered.
Check for proper operation of all controls and protective devices while you operate the machine slowly in an open area. Do not allow riders on the machine unless the machine has the following equipment: additional seat