General Safety - Midland SIDE DUMP GRAVEL TRAILER Operator's Manual

SAFETY
YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and
maintenance of your Midland Trailer. YOU MUST
ensure that you and anyone else who is going to
operate, maintain or work around the Trailer be
familiar with all the operating and maintenance
procedures and related SAFETY information
contained in this manual.
Remember, YOU are the key to safety. Good
safety practices not only protect you but also
the people around you. Make these practices a
working part of your safety program. Be certain that
EVERYONE operating this equipment is familiar with
the recommended procedures and follows all the
safety precautions. Remember, accidents can be
prevented. Do not risk injury or death.
• Remember, you are not just a driver; you are
expected to be an effective and efficient operator.
Drivers may only drive but an operator is a very
safe, cost efficient and professional person.
• Trailer owners MUST give operating instructions
to operators or employees before allowing them
to operate the equipment, and at least annually
thereafter.
• The most important safety device on this
equipment is a SAFE operator. It is the operator's
responsibility to read and understand ALL Safety
and Operating instructions in the manual and to
follow these. "All" accidents can be avoided.
• Midland feels that a person who has not read,
understood and been trained to follow all
operating and safety instructions is not qualified
to operate the equipment. An untrained operator
exposes himself and bystanders to possible
serious injury or death.
DO NOT modify the equipment in any way.
•
Modification may impair the function and/or
safety of the equipment and affect Trailer life.
• Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY!
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GENERAL SAFETY

1. Read and understand the
Operators Manual and all
safety signs before operating,
maintaining or adjusting the
Trailer.
2. Only trained competent persons shall operate the
Trailer. An untrained operator is not qualified to
operate the unit.
3. Have a first-aid kit available for
use should the need arise and
know how to use it.
4. Do not allow riders.
5. Have a fire extinguisher available for
use should the need arise and know
how to use it.
6. Wear appropriate protective gear.
This list includes
but is not limited to:
- A hard hat
- Protective
shoes with slip
resistant soles
- Heavy gloves
7. Place all controls
in neutral, stop
truck engine, set
park brake, remove ignition key and wait for all
moving parts to stop and all air pressure to be
fully exhausted before servicing, adjusting or
repairing.
8. Do not drink and drive.
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