. SAFETY GENERAL PRECAUTIONS 2 - 18 SAFETY AT WORK Before starting o perations, thoroughly che ck the area for an y unusua l conditions that c When carrying out operations near com bustible materials such as a ttatched roofs, dry leaves or dry grass, there is a hazard of fire, so be careful when o Check the terr ain and condition of the g round at the works ite, and d etermine the safes t method of operatio n. Do not operate w here there is a hazard of landslides or fallin If water lines, gas lines, or high-voltage electrical lines m ay be buried under t he worksite, contact each utility and identify their locations. Be c areful not to sever or dam age any of these lines.
Take action to ople from approaching the jobsite. When working erect barriers to ens ure the safety of passing traffic and pedestrians. When travelin g or operating in shallow water or on soft gr ound, check the sha pe and condition of the bedrock, and the depth and speed of f low of the water before s tarting operations In order that tr avel operations can be ca rried out safely, a lways keep the road s on the jobsite properly WORKING ON LOOSE GROUND Avoid traveling or operating your mach ine too close to the edge of cliffs, overhangs, and deep ditches. The Avoid travelin ground may b e weak in such areas.
If th e ground should collapse u nder the weight or vibration of the machine, there is a haza rd that the machine may f all or tip over. Remember th at the soil after hea vy rain or blasting or after earthquakes is weak in these areas. When working on embankments or near excavated ditche s, there is a hazard that the weight and vibration of the machine will c ause the soil to collapse. Before starting op erations, take steps to ensu re that the ground is safe and to prevent the machine from rollin g over or falling.