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Dangers in Loading & Unloading Heavy Equipment

Brief article discussing the findings of a report on the number of fatalities suffered in loading bulldozers and other heavy equipment on and off flat...

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Worker not inside trench while back hoe in use....

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Air tank should be moved away from trench. Operator not using seat belt....

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Worker should be provided with correct PPE....

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All workers should be provided proper PPE. Workers should not be close to or underneath moving bucket. Outriggers must be positioned on stable, level...

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All workers should be provided proper PPE including approved safety vest if exposed to traffic. Worker should not be standing/working on unprotected e...

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Worker should not be standing near or under operating machinery. Machine operator should know location of any workers in trench area. Spotters should...

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Front end loader close to edge of excavation. Trip/slip hazard for worker steping over plastic pipe....

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Excavations should be protected by barricades and warning signs. Before digging you must locate all underground utilities. Every state has a call-befo...

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Workers should not be in the way of machinery if they are not required for the operation. Always maintain safe working distance from operating machine...