Heavy Equipment

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   Module 12

   • Heavy Equipment
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   Objectives

   • After this module you should be able to
   • identify the most common heavy equipment hazards
   • take the steps necessary to avoid those hazards
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   Heavy Equipment Hazards

   • Being struck by or run over by equipment Equipment rollovers
   • Making contact with power lines
   • Defective equipment
   • Not using the equipment according to the manufacturer’s instructions
   • Getting caught in moving parts
   • Being crushed by elevated components which fall Equipment fires
   • Falls
   • Hearing loss
   • Loading and unloading equipment
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   • inspections of heavy equipment are essential for safe operation
   • this operator is completing his daily inspection
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   Pulling Equipment from Service

   • Reasons to pull a piece of equipment from service and tag
   • inoperative backup alarm or horn
   • defective or missing fire extinguisher
   • defective or missing seat belt
   • brake problems
   • broken or missing mirrors
   • cracked, broken, or missing glass
   • defective doors or latches that prevent operator exit
   • fluid leaks that could affect safe operation
   • any other safety or health hazard likely to cause serious harm
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   this disabled backup alarm was discovered during a preshift inspection

   • Corrective Action: this machine should be pulled from service, tagged, and repaired
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   • operators may not always see a worker approaching them
   • approach equipment only after making eye contact and signaling the operator; wait for their approval
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   • while the equipment is running, this worker is in an unsafe position talking with the operator
   • Corrective Action: never enter into the direct path of moving equipment (or equipment that may move unintentionally)
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   this is a much safer place to be

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    this worker is in the direct path of travel and can’t be seen

    • Corrective Actions: never forget that equipment has blind spots; work defensively
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    • improper parking can result in out-of-control and runaway equipment which is a hazard to both the operator and ground workers
    • when getting off the equipment, make sure to set the brake, place the transmission in park, and ground all attachments
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    • equipment rollovers often result in the operator being ejected and crushed
    • simply making seatbelt use a habit may save your life
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    • valuable safety-related information can be found in the operator’s manual
    • this operator is taking a moment to review the safe operation of his piece of equipment
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    untied laces can get caught in moving parts, on pedals, or cause a fall

    • Corrective Actions: double tie your laces; check them occasionally
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    unsupported machine components can drop unexpectedly

    • Corrective Actions: use the support provided by the manufacturer; if a support is not provided, crib, chock, or block; never place any part of your body, even for a moment, under any suspended load or elevated piece of equipment
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    • you, your equipment, and materials must stay at least 10’ from powerlines
    • you should be told by your supervisor when a greater approach distance is required due to higher voltages
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    • this photograph was taken after a truck loaded with heavy equipment caught these lines and tore them down
    • ensure that the load being hauled is low enough to clear power lines
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    • guy wires from the rig must be visibly marked
    • although this was a good start, these guy wires need several more flags per wire for visibility
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    • a fire extinguisher should be mounted on every piece of heavy equipment
    • ensure that every piece of equipment has an extinguisher and that it is inspected periodically
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    this attachment lacks a safety pin; the attachment could come off and strike a ground worker

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    • unsecured items in the cab can end up under pedals, interfere with safe operation, or can hit a worker in the event of a rollover
    • Corrective Actions: keep unnecessary items out of cab; secure those that must be there
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    • take the time to read and follow all warning labels, many workers would be alive if they had
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    • rags and other items can create serious fall hazards in and around equipment access points
    • Corrective Action: keep steps and other equipment access areas clear and clean
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    • most equipment makes enough noise to eventually damage your hearing
    • this worker is protecting his hearing in a loud environment
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    Motor Vehicles

    • If driving is part of your job, take the following steps
    • use safety belts
    • always drive within the speed limit
    • do not drive if you are fatigued
    • be familiar with the maintenance procedures for all vehicle systems
    • avoid using cell phones while driving, and
    • avoid other potentially distracting activities such as eating, drinking, or adjusting non-critical vehicle controls while driving
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    this driver realizes the importance of maintaining his truck in safe operating condition

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    • this driver realizes that motor vehicle crashes lead to more work-related fatalities than all other causes
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    • unsecured tools and other items can become dangerous projectiles in the event of a motor vehicle crash
    • Corrective Action: avoid having unsecured objects in the cab of your truck
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    • gates can pose a serious hazard if left partially open or won’t remain fully open
    • Corrective Actions: ensure that a gate is either fully open or closed; approach gated areas with caution; report gates that will not remain open
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    • well tenders spend a lot of time loading, unloading, and operating their ATV’s
    • what are some of the hazards associated with work-related ATV use?
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    All-Terrain Vehicles (ATV’s)

    • If operating one is part of your job, take the following steps
    • become familiar with local hazards
    • do a preoperational check (T-CLOC)
    • do not carry passengers
    • always turn off engine when ATV is parked. Remove key and set brake
    • when carrying equipment, equalize the load to maintain balance, stability, and center of gravity
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    All-Terrain Vehicles (ATV’s)

    • If operating one is part of your job, take the following steps, continued
    • do not drive recklessly or engage in horseplay
    • do not cross deep or swift moving water
    • modify an ATV only with manufacturer’s written approval
    • always wear proper PPE; most importantly your helmet!
    • operate according to the manufacturer obey the warning labels
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    • this operator realizes the hazards associated with loading and unloading an ATV
    • it is important to use loading ramps that are wide enough and secure firmly to the truck bed
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    take advantage of operator training courses whenever possible

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    Applicable Standards

    • 1926 Subpart O Motor Vehicles, Mechanized Equipment, and Marine Operations
    • 1926 Subpart W Rollover Protective Structures; Overhead Protection
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    Your Employer Is Responsible For

    • Providing the right equipment for the job
    • Maintaining the equipment
    • Training you on the hazards and safe work practices associated with each machine
    • Responding to and correcting hazards pointed out by you, the worker
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    You Are Responsible For

    • Only operating the equipment you are authorized to operate
    • Operate according to the manufacturer
    • Reading and following all warning labels
    • Operate equipment so no hazards are created for yourself and other workers
    • Correcting the hazards you are able to correct
    • Reporting to your supervisor the hazards you are unable to correct
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    Case Study

    • An operator decided wearing his seat belt was unimportant. When his dozer slid down a steep bank ending up on its side, his head was crushed by the dozer’s rollover protective structure.
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    Always Remember

    • Do a pre-shift inspection every day
    • Do not run a piece of equipment with defects that may affect safe operation
    • Ensure there is a fully charged extinguisher on the piece of equipment
    • Make sure the manufacturer’s operating manual is on the machine
    • Operate equipment according to the manufacturer’s instructions and obey all warning labels
    • Seat belts are to be used all of the time
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    Always Remember

    • Hearing protection is required while operating equipment
    • Cabs are to be free of all unsecured tools or other loose items
    • Operate equipment so no hazards are created for yourself and other workers
    • Be aware of blind spots, the swing radius of equipment, and overhead powerlines
    • Never place any part of your body, even for a moment, under any suspended load or elevated piece of equipment
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    Always Remember

    • When getting off the machine, you must set the parking brake, set the transmission in park, and ground all moving parts
    • Approach equipment only after making eye contact and signaling the operator; wait for their approval
    • Never place yourself within the swing radius or path of moving components (especially under)
    • Never stand directly between wheels or on tracks when talking to the operator
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    Memory Check

    • 1. What is the best way to protect yourself from injury in the event of a rollover?
    • a. wear heavy clothing and a hard hat
    • b. wear your seat belt
    • c. hold on tight
    • d. take your hands and feet off the controls
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    Memory Check

    • 2. As an operator, how often should you inspect your piece of heavy equipment?
    • a. the first day of the work week
    • b. once a month
    • c. each day prior to operation
    • d. never, the mechanics will do that
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    Memory Check

    • 3. What should you do with a piece of heavy equipment when the backup alarm is not functioning properly?
    • a. operate it with caution
    • b. operate it as usual
    • c. pull it from service
    • d. pull it from service, tag, and repair it
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    Memory Check

    • 4. What should a ground worker do before approaching a piece of equipment and its operator?
    • a. make eye contact
    • b. signal the operator
    • c. wait for their approval
    • d. all of the above