Avoid Injury From Back-Over And Swing Accidents - Hitachi ZAXIS 160LC-3 Technical Manual

AVOID INJURY FROM BACK-OVER AND
SWING ACCIDENTS
If any person is present near the machine when
backing or swinging the upperstructure, the 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 ALERT FOR BYSTANDERS MOV-
ING INTO THE WORK AREA. USE THE HORN
OR OTHER SIGNAL TO WARN 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 mark-
ings 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.
SAFETY
021-E01A-0494
SA-17
SA-383
SA-384