Backhoe Safety; Work Zone; Safe Zone - Wallenstein GE605 Operator's Manual

2.10 BACKHOE SAFETY

While using your backhoe be aware of bystanders in the area, set up your work zone and safety zone ac-
cording to your model specifications.

2.10.1 WORK ZONE:

Follow these important points to keep operators and workers safe from potential hazards.
• Operator safety zone is in the operators seat. Always operate the backhoe controls from the opera-
tors seat.
• Always be aware of the position of the boom and material being handled.
• Always be aware of bystanders & workers when lowering the stabilizers, ensure they are in the safe
zone.
• Always be aware of hazards when
excavating, inspect your work zone
to take these hazards into account:
• underground utilities
• tree roots
• structures close to the excavation
site
• excavating on a slope
• excavating too close to the stabi-
lizers
• Always be aware of overhead haz-
ards. Modify your work zone to take
these hazards into account:
• telephone lines
• tree branches
• roof overhang
• washlines, ropes or cables
• power lines—maintain a 50 ft
(15 m) distance. Electrocution
can occur without direct contact
(arcing).

2.10.2 SAFE ZONE:

Injury may occur from heavy material falling / dropping or large material on a rotating boom creates a col-
lision hazard if workers or bystanders are inside the working zone. Follow these important points to keep
workers and bystanders safe from potential hazards:
• Operator safety zone is in the operators seat. Always operate the backhoe controls from the opera-
tors seat.
• A 3 m (10') radius work zone perimeter should be established, and clearly marked with safety cones.
• A 1 m (3') radius around the stabilizers should be established, and clearly marked with safety cones.
• Workers and bystanders should never approach the backhoe while in operation with out first signal-
ling the operator.
• Always know where all workers and bystanders are located when operating the backhoe.
• All bystanders should be kept outside of the work zone until the machine is in safe mode:
• the worker has made eye contact with the backhoe operator.
• backhoe is in transport position, or backhoe bucket is resting on the ground.
• shut off the engine.
stabilizers with the bucket. Be aware of the location of the bucket
and the 3 ft (1 m) safety zone around the stabilizers.
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Safe Zone
1 meter
3.7 meters
Safe Zone
CAUTION
Operation Hazard
Under certain conditions it is possible to contact the
3'
12'
Work Zone
150° - 180°
Work Zone / Safe Zone
Safe Zone
3'
1 meter
12'
3.7 meters
Work Zone
Safe Zone