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1.1. Basic safety instructions
WARNING!
The following instructions are those that should never be fail to observe in operation of
construction equipment.
Know yourself
All the operators and service men must wear safety equipment
required, hearing protection, respirator, hard hat, safety shoes, eye
protection glass, heavy gloves and other necessary equipment.
Wearing loose clothing or any accessories such as flopping cuffs,
dangling neckties and scarves, untied shoe-laces, rings, wrist
watches and long hair could be the cause of personal injury or
death.
Use the proper tools for inspection or maintenance work, which
must be carried out after ensuring the equipment stops completely
and is placed stably in the safe place
Know your equipments
Never fail to read and understand the safety messages, operation
manual and maintenance manual before installation and operation
of the compactor. The operator who has been trained and licensed
should only operate the carrier and the compactor. Familiarize
yourself with the operating especially safety related devices such
as safety lock, emergency stop and the others.
Know the work site
Before beginning operation, check in and around the work site for
any unusual conditions that could be dangerous and prepare the
appropriate warnings for safe work.
Be careful, especially when work in the vicinity of electric power
line, buried gas lines or oil tank. And pay your careful attention to
the people and the cars reside and passing near to the work site.
Prepare for every possible injury and damages.
Know the rules
Every people who operate or maintain the equipment should know
the meaning, rules and laws in terms of equipment handling. They
should know also the traffic rules, fire service act, emergency
measures and where the relief equipment is.
Keep the fire extinguisher and the first aid case in the operator's
cabin for emergency use.
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