Wacker Neuson RD 12A Operator's Manual page 83

KNOW WHAT IT IS?
Consult your supervisor for specific instructions on
a job, and the personal safety equipment required.
For instance, you may need:
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Hard Hat
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Safety Shoes
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Eye Protection
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Face Protection
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Heavy Gloves
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Reflector Vests
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Hearing Protection
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Respirators
Do not wear loose clothing or any accessory —
flopping cuffs, untied shoelaces, dangling neckties
and scarves, rings, wrist watches, or other jewelry
— that can catch on protruding or moving parts or
controls. Long hair should be securely bound to
prevent entanglement with moving parts. (FIG. 3)
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FOLLOW A SAFETY PROGRAM
BE ALERT!
Know where to get assistance. Know how to use a
first aid kit and fire extinguisher or fire suppression
system. (FIG. 4)
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FOLLOW A SAFETY PROGRAM
BE AWARE!
Take advantage of training programs offered.
Safety programs require that one person at each
jobsite be assigned the overall responsibility and
authority for safety. Know who that person is,
and COMMUNICATE.
Know what the jobsite rules are, and FOLLOW THE
RULES. Be safety conscious, responsible and reliable.
Think about safety BEFORE something happens.
Report unsafe conditions to a supervisor immediately!
BE CAREFUL!
Human error is caused by many factors:
carelessness, fatigue, overload, preoccupation,
incompatibility between operator and the machine,
drugs, and alcohol to name a few. Eliminate these
factors BEFORE accidents occur. Damage to the
machine can be fixed in a short period of time, but
injury, or death has a lasting effect.
FOR YOUR SAFETY AND SAFETY OF
OTHERS, ENCOURAGE YOUR FELLOW
WORKERS TO ACT SAFELY.
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