Avoid Injury From Back-Over And Swing Accidents - Hitachi ZAXIS 200 Series Technical Manual

AVOID INJURY FROM BACK-OVER AND
SWING ACCIDENTS
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If any person is present near the machine when
backing or swinging
machine may hit or run over that person, resulting
in serious injury or death.
To avoid back-over and swing accidents:
•
Always look around BEFORE YOU BACK UP
AND SWING THE MACHINE. BE SURE THAT
ALL BYSTANDERS ARE CLEAR.
•
Keep the travel alarm in working condition (if
equipped).
ALWAYS BE
MOVING INTO THE WORK AREA. USE THE
HORN OR OTHER
BYSTANDERS BEFORE MOVING MACHINE.
•
USE A SIGNAL PERSON WHEN BACKING UP
IF YOUR VIEW IS OBSTRUCTED. ALWAYS
KEEP THE SIGNAL PERSON IN VIEW.
Use hand signals, which conform to your local
regulations, when work conditions require a
signal person.
•
No machine motions shall be made unless
signals are clearly understood by both signalman
and operator.
•
Learn the meanings of all flags, signs, and
markings used on the job and confirm who has
the responsibility for signaling.
•
Keep windows, mirrors, and lights clean and in
good condition.
•
Dust, heavy rain, fog, etc., can reduce visibility.
As visibility decreases, reduce speed and use
proper lighting.
•
Read and understand all operating instructions in
the operator's manual.
the upperstructure, the
ALERT FOR BYSTANDERS
SIGNAL TO
SAFETY
WARN
S021-E01A-0494
SA-12
SA-383
SA-384