“Heavy Equipment and Safety Guidelilnes”
- Make sure you've been properly trained on the equipment you're using by qualified experienced people
- Be aware, stay alert and know your equipment's blind spots.
- Communicate with people orking around you. Never assume people know what you're going to do.
- Always wear high-visibility clothing and appropriate safety gear.
- Always wear your seat belt. It may save your life in case of a rollover.
- Don't Climb on or get off while the equipment is moving.
- Never jump off equipment and always use three-point contact (both feet and one hand or one foot and both hands on the holds at all times) when climbing on or off.
- Always load and unload equipment on level ground to reduce the risk of rollovers. Keep the area clear.
- Always do a walk around and inspect the equipment before you start using it. Regularly conduct equipment inspection and certification by qualified and licensed personnel.
