Safety Precautions Related to Struck-By Hazards

You can protect yourself from struck-by hazards by observing the following safety guidelines:

Heavy Equipment Precautions

Heavy equipment includes cranes and excavators.

• Stay away from heavy equipment when it's operating.
• Be alert to the location of all heavy equipment whether in use or not.
• Stay clear of lifted loads and never work under a suspended load.
• Beware of unbalanced loads.
• Workers should confirm and receive acknowledgement from the heavy equipment operator that they are visible.
• Be aware of the swing radius of cranes and backhoes, and do not enter that zone.
• Drive equipment or vehicles on grades or roadways that are safely constructed and maintained.
• Make sure that all workers and other personnel are in the clear before using dumping or lifting devices.
• Lower or block bulldozer and scraper blades, end-loader buckets, dump bodies, etc., when not in use, and leave all controls in neutral position.
• Haulage vehicles that are loaded by cranes, power shovels, loaders, etc., must have a cab shield or canopy that protects the driver from falling materials.
• Do not exceed a vehicle's rated load or lift capacity.
• Do not carry personnel unless there is a safe place to ride.

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