Table of Contents
Advertisement
Safety - Section 2
Page 2-2
8. Read and understand the contents of this hand-
book. Read the sections pertaining to safety and
operating instructions with special attention. Be-
come thoroughly acquainted with all gauges, in-
struments and controls before attempting
operation of the truck.
Read and understand WARNING and CAUTION
decals in the operator's cab.
9. Keep all unauthorized reading material out of truck
cab.
10. Do not carry tools and supplies or allow trash to
accumulate in cab of truck.
11. Insure steering wheel, horn, controls and pedals
are free of any oil, grease or mud.
12. Insure headlights, worklights and taillights are in
proper working order.
13. Insure windshield and all cab windows are clean
and unbroken. Good visibility may prevent an
accident.
14. Check operation of windshield wiper, condition of
wiper blades, and check washer reservoir for fluid
level.
15. Be familiar with all steering and brake system
controls and warning devices, road speeds and
loading capabilities, before operating the truck.
Truck Operation
16. DO NOT leave truck unattended while engine is
running.
17. WEAR SEAT BELTS AT ALL TIMES. Only author-
ized persons are allowed to ride in truck. Riders
should be in cab only.
18. Do not allow anyone to ride on decks or steps of
truck.
19. Do not allow anyone to get on or off truck while it
is in motion.
20. Do not move truck into or out of a building without
a signal person present.
21. Know and obey the hand signal communications
between operator and spotter. When other ma-
chines and personnel are present, the operator
should move in and out of buildings, loading areas
and through traffic, under the direction of a signal
person. Courtesy at all times is a safety precau-
tion!
22. Report immediately to supervisor any conditions
on haul road, pit or dump area that may cause an
operating hazard.
23. Check for flat tires periodically during shift. If truck
has been run on a ''flat'', it must not be parked
in a building until the tire cools.
If tire must be changed, do not stand in front of
rim and locking ring when inflating tire mounted
on the machine. Observers should not be permit-
ted in the area and should be kept away from the
side of such tires.
Tire and rim assembly may expode if subjected to
excessive heat. Personnel should move to a re-
mote or protected location if sensing excessively
hot brakes, smell of burning rubber or evidence of
fire near tire and wheel area.
If the truck must be approached, such as to fight a
fire, those personnel should do so only while fac-
ing the tread area of the tire (front or back), unless
protected by use of large heavy equipment as a
shield. Stay at least 50 ft. (15 m) from the tread of
the tire.
In the event of fire in the tire and wheel area
(including brake fires), stay away from the truck
at least 8 hours or until the tire and wheel are cool.
24. Always have parking brake applied when the truck
is parked and unattended.
25. When parking, park a safe distance from other
vehicles as determined by supervisor.
26. Keep serviceable fire fighting equipment at hand.
Report used extinguishers for replacement or re-
filling.
27. Stay alert at all times! In the event of an emergency,
be prepared to react quickly and avoid accidents.
If an emergency arises, know where to get prompt
assistance.
OM2012.1
General Safety Rules
Advertisement
Table of Contents
