Investigate Job Site Beforehand; Protect Against Falling Stones And Debris - Hitachi EX1900-5 Operator's Manual

INVESTIGATE JOB SITE BEFOREHAND

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When working at the edge of an excavation or on a road
shoulder, the machine could tip over, possibly resulting in
serious injury or death.
• Investigate the configuration and ground conditions of
the job site beforehand to prevent the machine from
falling and to prevent the ground, stockpiles, or banks
from collapsing.
• Make a work plan. Use machines appropriate to the
work and job site.
• Reinforce ground, edges, and road shoulders as nec-
essary. Keep the machine well back from the edges of
excavations and road shoulders.
• When working on an incline or on a road shoulder,
employ a signal person as required.
• Confirm that your machine is equipped a FOPS cab
before working in areas where the possibility of falling
stones or debris exist.
• When the footing is weak, reinforce the ground before
starting work.
• When working on frozen ground, be extremely alert.
As ambient temperatures rise, footing becomes loose
and slippery.
• Beware the possibility of fire when operating the ma-
chine near flammable objects such as dry grass.
PROTECT AGAINST FALLING STONES AND
DEBRIS
• Confirm that your machine is FOPS cab equipped be-
fore working in areas where the possibility of falling
stones or debris exist.
SAFETY
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