OM2044 Safety - Section 20 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. Clothing And Personal Items Avoid wearing loose clothing, jewelry, and loose long hair. They can catch on controls or in moving parts and cause serious injury or death. Additionally, never wear oily clothes as they are flammable. 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.
Read and follow all safety precautions. Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death. Wear a hard hat, safety glasses, safety shoes, a mask and gloves when operating or maintaining a machine. Always wear safety goggles, a hard hat and heavy gloves if your job involves scattering metal chips or minute materials. This is particularly important when driving pins with a hammer or when cleaning air cleaner elements with compressed air. Also, ensure that the work area is free of other personnel during such tasks. Safety Rules Only trained and authorized personnel can operate and maintain the machine.
Follow all safety rules, precautions and instructions when operating or performing maintenance on the machine. When working with another operator or a person on work site traffic duty, ensure all personnel understand all hand signals that are to be used. Unauthorized Modification Any modification made to this vehicle without authorization from Komatsu America Corp. can possibly create hazards. Truck Safety Features Ensure all guards and covers are in their proper position. Repair any damaged guards and covers. (See Walk-Around Inspection, later in this section.) Before making any modification, consult your authorized regional Komatsu America Corp. distributor.
Komatsu will not be responsible for any injury or damage caused by any unauthorized modification. Learn the proper use of safety features such as safety locks, safety pins, and seat belts. Always use these safety features, properly. Leaving The Operator’s Seat While leaving the operator's seat, DO NOT touch any controls. To prevent accidental operations from occurring, always perform the following: Never remove any safety features. Always keep safety features in good operating condition. Improper use of safety features may result in serious bodily injury or death. Move the directional control lever to the PARK position (this will apply the parking brake). DO NOT apply the wheel brake lock.
Lower the dump body, and move the hoist control lever to the FLOAT position. Turn the key switch to the OFF position and wait for the engine to stop. After the engine has stopped, wait two minutes before exiting the cab. If any warning lights are illuminated or warning horns are sounding, DO NOT leave the cab and notify maintenance personnel immediately. When exiting the machine, always lock compartments, and take the keys with you to prevent entry from unauthorized persons.