Safety - Section 2 OM2005.1 Page 2-2 General Safety Rules 8. Read and understand the contents of this hand- book. Read the sections pertaining to safety and operating instructions with special attention. Be- come thoroughly acquainted with all gauges, in- struments and controls before attempting operation of the truck. Read and understand WARNING and CAUTION decals in the operator’s cab. 23. Check for flat tires periodically during shift. If truck has been run on a ‘‘flat’’, it must not be parked in a building until the tire cools. If tire must be changed, do not stand in front of rim and locking ring when inflating tire mounted on the machine.
Observers should not be permit- ted in the area and should be kept away from the side of such tires. 9. Keep all unauthorized reading material out of truck cab. 10. Do not carry tools and supplies or allow trash to accumulate in cab of truck. Tire and rim assembly may expode if subjected to excessive heat. Personnel should move to a re- mote or protected location if sensing excessively hot brakes, smell of burning rubber or evidence of fire near tire and wheel area. 11. Insure steering wheel, horn, controls and pedals are free of any oil, grease or mud. 12. Insure headlights, worklights and taillights are in proper working order.
If the truck must be approached, such as to fight a fire, those personnel should do so only while fac- ing the tread area of the tire (front or back), unless protected by use of large heavy equipment as a shield. Stay at least 50 ft. (15 m) from the tread of the tire. 13. Insure windshield and all cab windows are clean and unbroken. Good visibility may prevent an accident. 14. Check operation of windshield wiper, condition of wiper blades, and check washer reservoir for fluid level. In the event of fire in the tire and wheel area (including brake fires), stay away from the truck at least 8 hours or until the tire and wheel are cool. 15.
Be familiar with all steering and brake system controls and warning devices, road speeds and loading capabilities, before operating the truck. 24. Always have parking brake applied when the truck is parked and unattended. Truck Operation 25. When parking, park a safe distance from other vehicles as determined by supervisor. 16. DO NOT leave truck unattended while engine is running. 17. WEAR SEAT BELTS AT ALL TIMES. Only author- ized persons are allowed to ride in truck. Riders should be in cab only. 26. Keep serviceable fire fighting equipment at hand. Report used extinguishers for replacement or re- filling. 18. Do not allow anyone to ride on decks or steps of truck. 27.
Stay alert at all times! In the event of an emergency, be prepared to react quickly and avoid accidents. If an emergency arises, know where to get prompt assistance. 19. Do not allow anyone to get on or off truck while it is in motion. 20. Do not move truck into or out of a building without a signal person present. 21. Know and obey the hand signal communications between operator and spotter. When other ma- chines and personnel are present, the operator should move in and out of buildings, loading areas and through traffic, under the direction of a signal person. Courtesy at all times is a safety precau- tion! 22.
Report immediately to supervisor any conditions on haul road, pit or dump area that may cause an operating hazard.