Employee's Responsibilities; Things To Do; Things To Avoid - Wittke Pendulum Operator's Manual

Employee's Responsibilities

It is the responsibility of the employee:
To enforce all safety measures to meet the requirements established by the employer.
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To perform routine daily unit inspections.
To make sure that nobody is near the vehicle before activating any of the controls, and to be
prepared to stop at any indication of possible danger.
To immediately report any damage or malfunction of the vehicle to the employer or supervisor.
Do not use damaged equipment.
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MPORTANT

Things to Do

Inspect the body and all systems at the beginning of each day.
Make sure that the area is clear of any people or possible obstructions.
I : Be extremely cautious in areas where small children may be present.
MPORTANT
Wear safety glasses and footwear, gloves, and any other safety equipment when loading and
packing refuse.
Check mirrors, windows, lights, and monitor equipment are clean and adjusted properly.
Use caution when driving with an unevenly distributed load.
Inspect for overhead hazards (e.g. power lines) prior to lifting arms, hoisting body or climbing on
it.
Always use the body safety prop when servicing under the body.
Always use the tailgate safety prop before entering the area between the main body and the
tailgate.
Obey all warning and operation stickers.

Things to Avoid

Do not operate any vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, narcotics or other intoxicants.
Do not talk on a cell phone or listen to loud music while driving.
Do not wear jewelry or loose clothing.
Do not leave the vehicle before it is brought to a complete stop and work brake or parking brake is
applied.
Do not enter the hopper or main body unless the engine is shut off, the key is removed and there is
an out-of-service tag on the steering wheel (see Locking Out and Tagging Out the Vehicle on
page 36).
Do not hoist the body on uneven ground.
Do not back up the vehicle when the body is raised.
P ™ only after having received proper instructions and training.
ITTKE ENDULUM
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