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LXT95 / LXT115
Log Loader Trailer
2.9
Work Site
CAUTION!
It is the responsibility of the operator to be
thoroughly familiar with the work site before
starting work. Avoid unsafe situations and make
every effort to prevent accidents.
2.9.1 Select a Work Site
Select a safe work area and machine location:
• Avoid a close or cramped workspace. Make sure that there
is enough space and clearance for the machine and logs.
• Avoid extremely wet or soft conditions where the trailer jack
and stabilizers will become buried. If necessary, place a
board or plate under the stabilizer bases.
• The area must be clear of stones, branches, or hidden
obstacles that might cause a tripping, hooking, or snagging
hazard.
• There must be no overhead hazards such as branches,
cables, and electrical wires. If necessary, modify the work
zone eliminate the following hazards:
- Telephone lines.
- Tree branches.
- Roof overhangs.
- Wash lines, ropes, or cables.
- Overhead electrical cables (stay a minimum of 50 ft
(15 m) away).
2.9.2 Create a Safe Work Area
Heavy material that falls, drops, rolls, or material that is on a
rotating boom creates impact and crush hazards for people in
the work zone.
To keep the operator, workers, and bystanders safe from
hazards, follow these important guidelines:
• Create a 90° operator-and-worker safety zone based on
the position of the work station, and material stack. Never
move the log grapple or material into the operator and
worker safe zone.
• Turn the operator console to a position that is opposite
the work area. If work area is on the LH side of the trailer,
position the control station on the RH side of the trailer.
• Always be aware of the position of the boom and the
material being handled.
• Establish a work zone perimeter and mark it with safety
cones. The work zone includes any area where the log
grapple is being used and can include the traveled portion
of a road if it is being used as a landing.
• The work zone perimeter must be a minimum of 20 ft (6 m)
from any hazard.
The area outside the work zone perimeter is the safe zone.
• The work zone in a forestry operation must be planned,
located, constructed, maintained, and operated to make
sure that the following are possible:
- Logs can be moved safely in the work zone.
- Log stacks and the equipment used to handle the logs
do not become unstable or otherwise create a hazard.
- Workers can work in locations that are clear of moving
logs and equipment.
- Workers are not exposed to incoming or runaway logs,
or other debris.
- The area is kept free from the buildup of bark and other
debris to the extent that it would pose a risk to the
workers.
- An effective method of dust control is used and
maintained.
• Never let anyone in the work zone during machine
operation.
• Only the operator can authorize entry into the operator-and-
worker safety zone. The operator must first make sure that
it is safe to enter.
• Workers must signal and make eye contact with the
operator before entering the operator-and-worker safety
zone. Have a hand-signal scheme worked out. The operator
must always be aware of the location of their coworkers.
• Keep all bystanders in the safe zone. Never let bystanders
in the work zone.
• Use extreme caution around the material stacks. Stacked
logs can roll in unpredictable ways.
The following illustration is an example of a safe work area. Not
all work areas are the same, but the principles presented here
can be applied to any work area.
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Safety
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