Heavy Equipment Loader - Dozer Safety Training(2)

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PHCC Facilities Safety Keith Braun Director

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PHCC Facilities Safety Keith Braun Director Heavy Equipment Safety FOREWORD SAFETY of the operator and maintenance personnel for loaders and dozers is of prime concern. This safety training is presented as a helpful guide to construction equipment personnel, and shows some of the daily work problems which they may encounter. It is the operator’s responsibility to know the specific requirements, precautions and work area hazards and to discuss them with his foreman or supervisor. A common understanding should be reached to assure safe operating performance. The operator should study this safety training to be aware of basic safety precautions which may prevent serious injury and damage to property.

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PHCC Facilities Safety Keith Braun Director Heavy Equipment Safety This training is intended to illustrate only basic safety procedures. Additional precautions may be necessary for the safe operation of wheel type loader/dozers The information contained in this program is not intended to replace safety codes, rules and regulations.

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PHCC Facilities Safety Keith Braun Director Heavy Equipment Safety BE PREPARED BEFORE YOU START Know Your Safety Program .. Know Your Equipment ...................... Know the Work Area ................. GET STARTED SAFELY Complete Your Pre-Operating Check .

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PHCC Facilities Safety Keith Braun Director Heavy Equipment Safety Know your safety program Know PHCC safety rules for your job. Consult your foreman for specific Instructions and safety equipment required For instance, you may need: Hard hat Safety shoes Ear protectors Reflective clothing Safety goggles Heavy gloves There are many safety and warning devices you should recognize...they can tell you what hazards to expect. Some you may encounter are Flags and flares Barricades Signs and other markings Warning lights

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PHCC Facilities Safety Keith Braun Director Heavy Equipment Safety • Loose, flopping clothing can get caught In machinery and cause injury. Wrist watches, rings and other accessories can be dangerous, too. • Learn the traffic rules at the work site. Know the hand signals used on the job and who is responsible for signaling. Take signals from only ONE person.

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PHCC Facilities Safety Keith Braun Director Heavy Equipment Safety KNOW YOUR EQUIPMENT • READ THE MANUAL furnished with your loader or dozer to learn its operating and maintenance characteristics, capacities and limitations. Know what operating clearances your machine requires. • Learn the location and function of ALL controls, indicators, warning devices and caution Instructions. • Be familiar with the safety devices on your machine, such as Seat belts Canopies Roll-over protective structures (ROPS) Articulated steering frame lock Shields and guards Visual or audible warning devices • Learn to recognize the machine's warning and safety devices. They will alert you to conditions such as LOW PRESSURE or HIGH TEMPERATURE that may make it hazardous to continue operating

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PHCC Facilities Safety Keith Braun Director Heavy Equipment Safety Know the CLEARANCES in the work area. A little time spent checking side and overhead clearances, Including power lines, can save a lot of trouble later.

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PHCC Facilities Safety Keith Braun Director Heavy Equipment Safety • Be careful of dust, smoke or fog, which may obscure your vision. Watch out for fire hazards when refueling.

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PHCC Facilities Safety Keith Braun Director Heavy Equipment Safety Inspect your machine according to the operator's manual and your foreman's Instructions. Check It thoroughly for visual defects, such as leaks, frayed hoses or loose parts. REPORT ANY DEFECTS TO YOUR FOREMAN. • DON’T SMOKE • Shut off engine • Avoid standing downwind where spilled fuel could drench you • Be sure nozzle contacts filler before -starting fuel • Inspect tires for damage and proper inflation All guards and other flow to prevent a static spark protective devices should be In place and secure • Replace caps securely • Disconnect articulated steering frame lock and store in carrying position. A locked vehicle cannot be steered

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PHCC Facilities Safety Keith Braun Director Heavy Equipment Safety GET STARTED SAFELY • CLEAN THE WINDSHIELD AND WINDOWS to provide good visibility before you start. Fasten curtains or doors so they don't block your vision. • Check engine compartment for trash which could cause fire. • To reduce the danger of slipping, remove oil, grease or mud from the grab irons, hand rails, steps or floor of operator's compartment. In winter, watch out for snow and ice. • Remove or fasten any loose items in the operator's compartment such as tools, chains or lunch buckets They could jam a control or cause you to slip

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PHCC Facilities Safety Keith Braun Director Heavy Equipment Safety Clear the area • Finally, before you mount, walk completely around your machine to be sure there are no workmen next to, under or on it. Warn nearby members of the work crew that you are starting up. • In any work area, people constitute a serious safety hazard ALWAYS LOOK OUT FOR THE OTHER GUY...a man is no match for a heavy machine. • If there are bystanders in the work area, warn them and don't start until they are out of danger

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PHCC Facilities Safety Keith Braun Director Heavy Equipment Safety Check controls to be sure they are in NEUTRAL to prevent sudden movement when the machine is started • Start the engine ONLY FROM THE OPERATOR'S SEAT. It is a good safety practice to give warning before you start up. • Follow the manufacturer's recommended starting procedure. After engine has been started, check all gauges and instruments to be sure that everything is operating properly. • When using a cold weather starting aid, follow the manufacturer's recommendations. Some starting aids are highly flammable...DON'T USE TOO MUCH...never smoke while you are using them. When disposing of a container, don't burn or puncture it, as it could explode. • If jumper cables are used to start an engine, connect negative to negative and positive to positive. Be careful not to create sparks, which could cause an explosion.

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PHCC Facilities Safety Keith Braun Director Heavy Equipment Safety * Be careful when you get on the machine Always use available hand rails, ladders or steps. Be alert for slippery conditions. Don't get on your machine or operate it with wet or greasy hands or muddy shoes.

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PHCC Facilities Safety Keith Braun Director Heavy Equipment Safety EXHAUST FUMES CAN KILL. If necessary to start an engine in an enclosed area, be sure to provide adequate ventilation. Test machine before operating • TEST SERVICE AND PARKING BRAKES to make sure you will be able to stop and stay stopped. • To be sure you can control direction of travel and speed, shift the transmission through all gear ranges and test the speed control. • Re-check lights, back-up alarms or other warning and safety devices. • Operate bucket, blade and equipment controls through a complete cycle check for faults. • Sit properly, in an alert position Check out controls in a safe area while moving slowly. STEER MACHINE BOTH RIGH AND LEFT to be sure the steering is operating properly • Don't take a chance with a defective machine. REPORT IT T YOUR FOREMAN

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PHCC Facilities Safety Keith Braun Director Heavy Equipment Safety NEVER LET ANYONE STAND OR RIDE IN THE PIVOT AREA OF AN ARTICULATED MACHINE...when you turn, he could be crushed Stay clear of this area whenever the steering wheel is moved accumulator equipped machines may steer rapidly even with the engine off NEVER move a load above the heads of other workmen or over truck cabs . BEFORE YOU BACK UP...LOOK to be sure everyone is clear Be careful when backing to hook up attachments or equipment...watch the ground man's signals before moving.

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PHCC Facilities Safety Keith Braun Director Heavy Equipment Safety A WORD TO THE OPERATOR This training begins with your "safety homework" and takes you step-by-step through your working day with safety in mind. The final chapter covers safety in maintenance operations which you might perform. Remember that on any job, YOU are the key to safety. Good safety practices not only protect the men around you...they are your own best protection. Study this Manual and the manufacturer’s operation manuals covering your specific loader or dozer. Read all warning and caution instructions. Practice safe operation. Be alert to possible hazards before they cause trouble, and remember.

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PHCC Facilities Safety Keith Braun Director Heavy Equipment Safety ARTICULATED This training covers two basic machine designs-the articulated machine and the rigid-frame machine. The frame of the articulated machine, shown above, is built in two parts connected by a pivot. The operator’s controls may be located on the front or rear section. The machine pivots in the center to steer.

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PHCC Facilities Safety Keith Braun Director Heavy Equipment Safety Remember these rules when traveling • Take It slow In congested areas, over rough ground and on slopes. Keep your speed slow enough so you are in COMPLETE CONTROL AT ALL TIMES • Give loaded vehicles the right of way. Follow your employer's traffic rules for the job site. Watch out for other vehicles.

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PHCC Facilities Safety Keith Braun Director Heavy Equipment Safety For better visibility on windy days, carry the load low and dump with the wind to your back If possible. When dumping into trucks or other haul units, KEEP YOUR DISTANCE SO AS NOT TO HIT THE TRUCK with loader or bucket.

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PHCC Facilities Safety Keith Braun Director Heavy Equipment Safety Avoid crossing obstacles such as ridges, curbs, logs or railroad tracks. If you can't avoid them, use caution when crossing • STAY BACK FROM EDGE OF BANKS AND PITS Edges can cave in or your machine can lose its footing and slide over the edge

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PHCC Facilities Safety Keith Braun Director Heavy Equipment Safety • Operate straight up and down slopes whenever possible. Side hill operation could cause the machine to roll over • Stay in proper gear when traveling downhill...NEVER COAST IN NEUTRAL. Maintain engine RPM to give you control when you need it. It is generally recommended that the same gear range be used for traveling up or down a grade

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PHCC Facilities Safety Keith Braun Director Heavy Equipment Safety Be careful in hazardous areas Whenever possible, two men should work together In hazardous areas one to operate the machine and the other to direct him and watch for dangers. NEVER enter a dust cloud or a dark area such as an underpass or bunker before checking it for obstructions or hazards you can't see. WATCH OUT FOR OVERHEAD DANGERS, such as overhanging trees or falling rocks. If undercutting is absolutely unavoidable, use overhead protection. Keep the proper distance from overhead power lines...and check for buried power and utility lines before you dig.

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PHCC Facilities Safety Keith Braun Director Heavy Equipment Safety Report a defective machine • EVEN A MINOR DEFECT CAN BECOME SERIOUS...report any machine defects to your foreman. • If possible, haul a disabled machine to a repair area...avoid towing it. If towing is unavoidable and the steering or braking systems are faulty, use a rigid tow bar. Always follow the manufacturer's recommended towing procedure.

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PHCC Facilities Safety Keith Braun Director Heavy Equipment Safety If you must leave the machine unattended'; Lower bucket or attachment "flat" to ground Shut engine off Engage parking brake if provided. Avoid "showoff" or "grandstand" operation. Never engage In horseplay or practical jokes on the job. Do not use alcoholic beverages while on the job. Beware of medicines, tranquilizers or other drugs which can make you sleepy. GIVE THE JOB YOUR FULL ATTENTION Even a moment's distraction while you are operating could be dangerous.

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PHCC Facilities Safety Keith Braun Director Heavy Equipment Safety Keep the work area as smooth as possible. Avoid spinning your wheels and ruining a smooth area with dangerous ruts. When using cables to move a load, be sure cables are of adequate size and inspect them for flaws. Keep cable tight-move slowly when taking up slack or the sudden pull could snap the cable causing it to whip around dangerously. CLEAR BYSTANDERS FROM THE AREA

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PHCC Facilities Safety Keith Braun Director Heavy Equipment Safety Use caution when backing up to a drawbar Watch ground man's signals...wait until he is clear before pulling away. • The machine should never be used as a battering ram Besides damaging an expensive piece of equipment, it can damage an Irreplaceable Item...YOU.

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PHCC Facilities Safety Keith Braun Director Heavy Equipment Safety USE LIGHTS AFTER DARK...to see and be seen. Select a safe parking place Park on level ground whenever possible. If you must park on a grade, PARK MACHINE AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE SLOPE and block wheels to prevent movement. Park in a non-operating area or a designated parking place. Use warning signals, flares and barriers when needed. Make sure the machine is parked on a firm footing to prevent it from tipping or becoming stuck.

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PHCC Facilities Safety Keith Braun Director Heavy Equipment Safety Shut down properly • The exact shut down procedure varies for different machines so ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL CAREFULLY. • Lower the bucket or other attachments “flat” to the ground. Place all controls in neutral or parking position. • Always set parking brake. Lock transmission control or ignition lock to prevent unauthorized starting. REMOVE ANY KEYS. • Bleed accumulators if recommended in the manufacturer’s operator manual.

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PHCC Facilities Safety Keith Braun Director Heavy Equipment Safety Watch your step when getting off Be careful of slippery conditions on stepping points and on the ground. Get off your loader or dozer only when it is fully stopped. A machine in motion , even coasting to a stop, could make you fall. DON’T JUMP OFF…Use the grab irons and hand rails provided. Face the machine when getting off for greater safety.

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PHCC Facilities Safety Keith Braun Director Heavy Equipment Safety Get set for safe maintenance • The machine should be on level ground for maintenance. Before you start work, make sure the machine is blocked. • DISCONNECT BATTERY TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING.

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PHCC Facilities Safety Keith Braun Director Heavy Equipment Safety • When charging, leave battery compartment open for ventilation. • Never check battery charge by placing a metal object across the posts…the sparks could cause an explosion. Use a voltmeter or hydrometer.

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PHCC Facilities Safety Keith Braun Director Heavy Equipment Safety Observe these maintenance precautions Keep the maintenance area clean and dry. Oily or wet floors are slippery…wet spots are dangerous around electrical equipment. Greasy rags are a fire hazard. Keep equipment clean and free of dirt and oil so you can spot loose or defective parts. Before working under a machine, BE SURE TO TAG THE CONTROLS SO NO ONE ELSE WILL START IT. If more than one man is working on a machine each must be familiar with the controls and aware of what the others are doing. NEVER adjust pressure relief valves to get higher operating pressures. The manufacturer’s recommended pressures give the safest performance with the longest life. Remove ALL pressure caps carefully. Bleed pressure from accumulators. Wait until coolant is below the boiling point before removing the radiator cap.

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PHCC Facilities Safety Keith Braun Director Heavy Equipment Safety RELIEVE HYDRAULIC PRESSURE BEFORE WORKING ON MACHINE by working controls in both directions with the engine off. Follow the operator’s manual. Loosen cap slowly when filling or venting the system. Be careful of hot oil when working with hydraulic lines or draining engine oil. If possible, allow the machine to cool before working on it. KEEP BRAKES ADJUSTED…improperly adjusted brakes could cause an operator to lose control.

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PHCC Facilities Safety Keith Braun Director PHCC Heavy Equipment Safety • Lower attachments “flat” to the ground and stop the engine before cleaning or lubricating. • Always shut off the engine when checking or adjusting belt tension. If necessary to make other adjustments while the engine is running, KEEP YOUR HAND CLEAR OF MOVING PARTS.

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PHCC Facilities Safety Keith Braun Director Heavy Equipment Safety • Lower attachments “flat” to the ground and stop the engine before cleaning or lubricating. • Always shut off the engine when checking or adjusting belt tension. If necessary to make other adjustments while the engine is running, KEEP YOUR HAND CLEAR OF MOVING PARTS. Tire Safety Recs • Before you place a jack in position, BLOCK THE WHEEL ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. Always block the machine up to prevent it from failing.

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PHCC Facilities Safety Keith Braun Director Heavy Equipment Safety TIRE SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS • Before you place a jack in position, BLOCK THE WHEEL ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. Always block the machine up to prevent it from failing • Remove valve core carefully and exhaust all air from tire. Run a piece of wire through the valve stem to make sure it is not plugged. • Deflate the tire before removing rocks or prying objects from the tire tread. Keep your fingers clear of bead breakers and rams, and stand to one side when you apply pressure. IF BEAD BREAKER SIPS, IT CAN FLY OFF WITH ENOUGH FORCE TO CAUSE SEVERE INJURY. Be careful to clean all dirt and rust from the lock ring gutter.

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PHCC Facilities Safety Keith Braun Director Heavy Equipment Safety Tire Safety Recommendations • Always use an INFLATION CAGE, SAFETY CABLES or CHAINS when removing tire lock rings or inflating tires • Use a long enough hose and self-attaching air chuck Stand to one side when inflating tires • NEVER begin to INFLATE a tapered bead tire UNLESS BEAD SEAT BAND HAS BEEN PRIED OUT over lock ring • If tapping of lock ring is required to assist seating, USE EXTREME CAUTION • NEVER mix rim parts of different sizes or use damaged parts .

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PHCC Facilities Safety Keith Braun Director Heavy Equipment Safety Inflate a spare tire only enough to keep rim parts in place…a fully inflated tire can fly apart when it is not installed on a vehicle. Use care if you must transport a fully inflated tire…a safety chain may be required. • Check tires only when the vehicle is empty • Use caution with reworked wheel parts. Improper welding, heating or brazing weakens them and can cause failure. • NEVER CUT OR WELD ON THE RIM OF AN INFLATED TIRE.

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PHCC Facilities Safety Keith Braun Director Heavy Equipment Safety It only takes one unsafe act to cause an accident. Use these safety rules, the operator’s manual and follow your employer’s instructions to develop safe working habits. A CAREFUL OPERATOR IS THE GREATEST SAFETY DEVICE THERE IS!

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PHCC Facilities Safety Keith Braun Director Heavy Equipment Safety Use the work orders whenever any work is mandated.

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PHCC Facilities Safety Keith Braun Director Heavy Equipment Safety SUMMARY 1.) All equipment must get a pre-operating inspection check. 2.) Know the hand signals used on the job and who is responsible for signaling. Take signals only from one person. 3.) Read your dozer or loader manual to know its characteristics, capacities, limitations. 4.) Be familiar with safety devices on your machine such as seat belts, canopies, and ROPS 5.) Operate the bucket, blade, and equipment controls through a complete cycle check for faults. 6.) Clean windows & windshields before you start. 7.) When working on equipment, be sure to tag the controls. 8.) Relieve hydraulic pressure BEFORE working on the machine.

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PHCC Facilities Safety Keith Braun Director Heavy Equipment Summary 9.) In any worker area, ALWAYS lookout for the other guy. 10.) Stay away from the edge of banks or pits 11.) NEVER coast in neutral 12.) Clear bystanders from the work area 13.) The machine should NEVER be used as a battering ram. 14.) Park the equipment at right angles to the slope 15.) All shut down procedures should be done according to operator’s manual 16.) When doing maintenance work, disconnect the battery. 17.) When charging the battery, leave the compartment open for ventilation. 18.) Use the voltmeter or hydrometer when checking the battery.

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PHCC Facilities Safety Keith Braun Director Heavy Equipment Summary 19.) Keep brakes well adjusted at all times. 20.) Keep your hands clear of moving parts. 21.) ALWAYS use an inflation cage, safety cables or chains when removing lock rings or inflating tires. 22.) Never begin to INFLATE a tapered bead tire UNLESS BEAD SEAT has been pried out over the lock ring. 23.) Never cut or weld on the rim of the inflated tire.

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PHCC Facilities Safety Keith Braun Director Heavy Equipment Safety Quiz I. True or False Inflating a tapered bead tire is okay as long as the bead seat has been pried out over the lock ring (correct – true) II. True or False All equipment must get a pre-operating inspection check (correct-true) III. True or False Reading your operating equipment manual can be done as you work a job. (correct answer –false) IV. True or False Depend on the other guy operating at a jobsite for avoiding accidents. (correct answer – false)

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PHCC Facilities Safety Keith Braun Director Heavy Equipment Safety Quiz IV. True or False Know the hand signals used on a job and who is responsible for signaling BEFORE starting a job. (correct answer – true) V. True or False Stay well clear of any edge of a bank or pit when operating the equipment (true) VI. True or False Operate the bucket, blade, and equipment controls through a complete cycle check for faults. (true) VII. True or False Never cut or weld on the rim of an inflated tire. (true) VIII. True or False Relieve hydraulic pressure inside the equipment as you are working on the equipment (false.) IX. True or False Inflation cages are optional when removing lock rings or inflating tires (false) X. True or False When parking the equipment, park it at a 25 degree angle to the slope. (false)

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PHCC Facilities Safety Keith Braun Director Heavy Equipment Safety Thanks for participating