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Safety - Section 20
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OPERATING THE MACHINE
When Starting The Engine
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Never start the engine if a warning tag is attached
to the controls.
•
When starting the engine, sound the horn as an
alert.
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Start and operate the machine only while seated
in the operator's seat.
•
DO NOT allow unauthorized persons in the
operator's compartment or any other place on
the machine.
Precautions For Starting Machine
•
Start the engine from the
operator's seat, only.
•
Never attempt to start the
engine by shorting across the
starter terminals. This may
cause fire, or serious injury or
death to anyone in machine's
path.
Truck Operation - General
•
Wear seat belt at all times.
•
Only authorized persons are allowed to ride in
the truck. Riders must be in the cab and belted in
the passenger seat.
•
DO NOT allow anyone to ride on the decks or
steps of the truck.
•
DO NOT allow anyone to get on or off the truck
while it is in motion.
•
DO NOT move the truck in or out of a building
without a signal person present.
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Know and obey the hand signal communications
between operator and spotter. Use the direction
of a signal person to travel near buildings,
obstacles, people, etc. Courtesy at all times is a
safety precaution!
•
Immediately report any hazardous conditions at
the haul road, pit or dump area.
•
Check for flat tires periodically during a shift. If
the truck has been operating on a flat tire, DO
NOT park the machine inside of a building until
the tire cools. DO NOT stand in front of the rim
and locking ring when inflating a tire mounted on
the machine. DO NOT allow observers in the
area during tiring inflation and service.
The tire and rim assembly may explode if sub-
jected to excessive heat. Move personnel to a
remote or protected location if there is evidence
of excessive heat in the wheel, brake and tire
area.
If the truck must be approached to extinguish 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 equip-
ment as a shield. Stay at least 15 m (50 ft) from
the tread of the tire.
In the event of fire in the tire and wheel area
(including brake fires), stay away from the truck
for at least eight hours or until the tire and wheel
are cool.
•
Keep serviceable fire fighting equipment on
hand.
Report
empty
replacement or refilling.
•
Always have the parking brake applied when the
truck is parked and unattended. DO NOT leave
the truck unattended while the engine is running.
•
Park the truck a safe distance away from other
vehicles as determined by the supervisor.
•
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.
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