OM2025.1 Safety - Section 2 General Safety Page 2-1 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 following safety rules are provided as a guide for the operator. However, local conditions and regulations may add many more to this list. Read and follow all safety precautions. Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death. 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 worksite traffic duty, be sure all personnel understand all hand signals that are to be used. 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 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. UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATION Any modification made to this vehichle without authorization from Komatsu Mining Systems, Inc. can possibly create hazards. Before making any modification, consult the authorized regional Komatsu Mining Systems, Inc. distributor. Komatsu will not be responsible for any injury or damage caused by any unauthorized modification.