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YOUR NUCA OF LAS VEGAS SAFETY COMMITTEE
Dick Schneider
(Chair) Safety Training & Consulting
Lou
Esposito Las Vegas Paving
Scott Toates Jensen
Precast
Kevin
Terry Dimick Development
Leonard
Gainey Las Vegas Paving
Dana
Wood Rock Solutions
Miguel
Zepeda Meadow Valley Contractors
Larry
Fortin Team Fishel
Dave
Rice Rice Construction
David
Moyer Water Movers
Zach
Hickman Rock Solutions
Chuck Morris
Trench Plate Rental Company
Gino Sparkman
Spirit Underground
Tom
Thorne Team Fishel
TOOLBOX TALKS
Safety Around Trenchers
Before operating any
machinery, you should always have the proper training and be sure to have read
the operators manual for proper use and safety precautions.
Precautions you should
take while operating a trencher:
Carefully read and
understand all safety messages in the operators manual.
Keep the machine in
proper working condition.
Be sure all safety
devices, including shields and slip resistant strips, are installed and
functioning
properly. Visually inspect the machine daily.
Make no modifications
to the equipment unless recommended or requested by
the
manufacturer.
Wear your personal protective
equipment such as: hardhat, hearing protection, work shoes,
and a respirator if
needed.
Keep spectators away
from the machinery.
Keep hands, feet and
clothing away from power driven parts.
Stay at least 15 feet
away from the chain while chain is in motion. The operator may not
have
time to disengage the chain if you fall in, leading to serious injury or death.
Never stand in front
of machine while digging a trench. Rocks may fly off the chain or
the chain
may break causing serious injury or death.
Allow no more than the
operator to ride the machine.
When mounting and
dismounting: face the machine, do not use controls as handholds,
and never
jump off the machine.
Fasten your seatbelt
to avoid injury in case of a rollover.
Avoid slopes where a
rollover may occur.
Avoid the conveyor
discharge area; ejected material may cause serious injury.
Maintain a safe
clearance of at least 15 feet between any part of the machine and
any
electrical line.
Check for underground
utilities and be sure that your USA is up to date.
Always pothole before
you start trenching in an area where underground utilities may exist.
Avoid High-pressure leaks; fluid
under pressure may penetrate the skin and
cause injury, blindness
or death.
Never work under an
attachment unless it is adequately supported or suspended to
prevent it
from falling.
Clean flammable
materials from the machine to prevent fires.
When changing teeth,
be sure to wear your safety glasses to avoid metal and other
objects
from flying into your eyes.
Maintain a minimum of
two feet from the edge of the trench at all times, this includes all
spoils materials.
Watch for cave-ins.
The vibration and disturbance of the ground may cause the trench
walls to
collapse. Keep spotter clear of trench.
Always have a spotter
while moving the machine around the construction site.
A trencher can be a very useful machine, but when
handled improperly, it can be very
dangerous or even deadly. So remember to use the
proper safety precautions to ensure the
safety
of yourself as well as others.
DISCLAIMER
This publication is designed to provide accurate
and authoritative information in regard to the subject matter covered. However,
the information is provided without any representation or warranty, express or
implied, regarding its accuracy or correctness. Further, the information is
provided with the understanding that the publisher is not engaged in rendering
legal, accounting, or other professional services. If legal advice or other
expert assistance is required, the services of a competent professional person
should be sought.
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