Operating Heavy Equipment In The Presence Of Ground Personnel
COURSE OUTLINE: HEAVY EQUIPMENT
Introduction—safety responsibilities
Types of heavy equipment and their uses (Loaders, bobcats, backhoes)
Who is at risk—operators, flagmen, spotters, co-workers
Controlling the work area
Other people and equipment in the area
Common accidents
Hazard prevention, observations and solutions
Pre-shift inspections and other maintenance required
Lockout/tagout of defective equipment
Safety rules
Blind spots and how they change during operation
Pinch points
Attachments
Proximity to hazards
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