Check Signs And Signalman's Signals; Beware Of Asbestos Dust - Komatsu PC290LC-11 Operation & Maintenance Manual

SAFETY

CHECK SIGNS AND SIGNALMAN'S SIGNALS

If signals and labels are not clear, serious personal injury can result from downward slip, overturn or accidental
contact with nearby people or obstacles. Always observe the following.
• Set up labels to inform of road edges and soft ground. If the visibility is not good, position a conductor if
necessary. Operator should pay careful attention to the labels and follow the instructions from the conduc-
tor.
• Only one signalman should give signals.
• Make sure that all workers understand the meaning of all signals, signs, and labels before starting work.

BEWARE OF ASBESTOS DUST

Asbestos dust in the air can cause lung cancer if it is inhaled.
There is danger of inhaling asbestos when working on jobsite
where demolition work is performed or industrial waste is han-
dled. Always observe the following.
• Spray water to keep down the dust.
• Do not use compressed air.
• If there is danger that there may be asbestos dust in the
air, always operate the machine from an upwind position,
and make sure that all workers operate on the upwind
side.
• All workers should use anti-dust masks.
• Prohibit anyone other than the operator from coming close to the machine during operation.
• Always observe the regulations for jobsite and environmental standards.
This machine does not contain asbestos, but any part which is not the genuine part, it has risk of containing
asbestos. Always use Komatsu genuine parts.
PRECAUTIONS FOR OPERATION
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