Heavy Equipment Heavy Equipment Company Harlan McPhee North McPhee South Powerhawke Ravex Richards Company Using the Form Job Name * Job Name and/or Number Date * Heavy Equipment Heavy equipment is just what it says it is - 'HEAVY'. These large and powerful machines can be dangerous to those that work around them as well as those who operate them. One of the more important things to recognize is that the operator has a limited sight range and blind spots as well. NEVER assume that the operator can see you! Always make sure you make eye contact with the operator and wait until they direct you, before walking in front of or behind a piece of heavy equipment. Equipment that falls into this category can include loaders, rough terrain forklifts, rack trucks, excavators, skid steers and even pickup trucks. Most of this equipment that has the rear view obstructed will have a backup alarm. This alarm is an audible device that emits a warning sound to let you know that the piece of equipment is backing up. ALWAYS observe this warning; look up from what you are doing and make sure you are out of the way. Other types of heavy equipment are equipped with a horn similar to the one that you have in your car. The operator may sound the horn to warn you or to get your attention to let you know that he is about to swing something around. The operator should know not to swing a load over personnel, but remember at no time should you be under a suspended load, even for a short moment. Keep a keen eye out for the movement of equipment, especially around pinch points or “crush zones”. These areas should be posted and barricaded to limit access. No one should enter an equipment’s crush zone during crane operation. If you are the operator of heavy equipment, ALWAYS perform a daily inspection of your equipment prior to use. This inspection should include things like checking the brakes, steering, backup alarm, hydraulics, headlights, mirrors and other controls before starting. Performing this inspection is time well spent. A good daily inspection can find minor problems before they become issues. During early morning equipment inspections, be aware of painted surfaces on motor decks. If they get wet or have frost on them, they are extremely slippery. Some additional items include: • Do not forget to have on all the required PPE when leaving the cab. • Never jump down off a piece of equipment. We have seen this lead to many injuries. Follow the manufacturer’s guidelines for this, usually face the equipment and use three points of contact when climbing onto or off of the equipment. • A spotter will be required to help guide the heavy equipment through the area without hitting people or causing property damage. Some of our customers have additional requirements for spotters. • If the equipment you operate has a seat belt, make sure you wear it! Other important operational information to know: • During Cold and Icy weather, track equipment on sloped ground or roadways can slide sideways. • Stay clear of equipment being loaded on and off trailers as they can slide off the trailer and tip onto persons directing the operator. • Make sure there is a spill kit on the project and know where it is located to address any issues that arise with fluid leaks (engine oil, hydraulics, coolant, fuel, etc.). Additional Comments Foreman Name * Attended By (Required) Toolbox Talk Attendee Attended By (Required) Toolbox Talk Attendee Attended By (Required) Toolbox Talk Attendee Attended By (Required) Toolbox Talk Attendee Attended By (Required) Toolbox Talk Attendee Attended By (Required) Toolbox Talk Attendee Attended By (Required) Toolbox Talk Attendee Attended By (Required) Toolbox Talk Attendee Attended By (Required) Toolbox Talk Attendee Attended By (Required) Toolbox Talk Attendee Attended By (Required) Picture Upload Drop a file here or click to upload Choose File Maximum upload size: 52.43MB reCAPTCHA Submit Δ
