Allentuck Landscaping – March 2017 Safety Line

Top 10 Suggestions For Skid-Steer Safety

This brochure will address Hazards associated with Skid-Steer machines include runovers and entrapments.

Hazards associated with skid-steer machines include runovers and entrapments. Runovers happen to operators who fall out of the machine while operating it; workers on the ground that are assisting the skid-steer operator; riders in buckets; and bystanders. Riders in buckets and bystanders are often young children.

Entrapment hazards often occur to operators who try to maneuver controls and levers from outside the skid-steer’s protective frame, or from miscommunications between operators and helpers. Many hands, arms, feet and legs are mangled and amputated from crushing injuries that occur when the lift arms or bucket moves unexpectedly. Deaths due to crushing injuries have also occurred.

Other hazards include hydraulic system failure; lack of visibility immediately around the machine; slips and falls from improper mounting and dismounting; and being crushed by falling objects.

By following the Top 10 Suggestions for Skid-Steers in this brochure an overwhelming majority of skid-steer related injury and fatality incidents can be avoided.

Pay attention to the basics:

 

  • Keep protective structures in place.
  • Wear seat belt or use restraint bar.
  • Use 3-pt. method for mounting & dismounting.
  • Never exceed Skid-Steer’s operating capacity.
  • Lower bucket to park safely.

Regularly check:

  • Controls & levers for safe operation.
  • Safety start devices.
  • Bucket & attachment locking/hooking points.
  • Tire condition – smooth tires can pose a hazard.

No riders anywhere:

  • Even a toddler inside the cab will interfere with controls and vision.
  • Buckets don’t have shock absorbers: children and adults can easily bounce out.

If you need to leave the seat:

Mounting/dismounting skidsteer

  • Lower the arms and stop the engine.
  • If this can’t be done, then lock the lift arms with the mechanical lockout system.

Keep track of shifting balance:

  1. A loaded bucket shifts weight to the front axle from the rear axle.
  2. Move Skid-Steer with heavy end facing up hill.
  3. Keep bucket level as lift arms are moved or as loader moves up & down slope.

Know your field of vision:

 

  • The arms, bucket & size of load alter your field of vision.
  • Learn all the blind spots.
  • Small children often can’t be seen at all!
  • Consider rear view mirrors and/or back-up cameras to eliminate blind

Operate only from operator’s seat:

  • Keep all body parts in cab.
  • Keep bystanders at a safe distance.

Stay alert to moving parts:

  • Never swing, lift, or move a load over anyone.
  • Know the pinch points and avoid them!
  • Inadvertent bumping of controls can result in instant lowering of lift arms.

When traveling:

 

  • Keep the bucket low. If vision is blocked, travel backwards.
  • Slow travel keeps the machine under control.
  • If you must travel on roads, an effective slow moving vehicle (SMV) emblem, flashing warning lights, and an escort vehicle are critical.

*Mirrors and cameras are available for skidsteers.

When using the bucket:

  • Secure bulky loads which can fall from the bucket.
  • Don’t overload: know the bucket’s limits!
  • Operate lift & bucket controls smoothly.
  • Do not dump a lifted, loaded bucket during jerky or fast speeds.

Hazards associated with skid-steer machines include runovers and entrapments. Runovers happen to operators who fall out of the machine while operating it; workers on the ground that are assisting the skid-steer operator; riders in buckets; and bystanders. Riders in buckets and bystanders are often young children.

Entrapment hazards often occur to operators who try to maneuver controls and levers from outside the skid-steer’s protective frame, or from miscommunications between operators and helpers. Many hands, arms, feet and legs are mangled and amputated from crushing injuries that occur when the lift arms or bucket moves unexpectedly. Deaths due to crushing injuries have also occurred.

Other hazards include hydraulic system failure; lack of visibility immediately around the machine; slips and falls from improper mounting and dismounting; and being crushed by falling objects.

By following the Top 10 Suggestions for Skid-Steers in this article, a large majority of skid-steer related injury and fatality incidents can be avoided.

Top 10 Sugerencias Para La Seguridad de Patín de Dirección

Este folleto abordará los Peligros asociados con las máquinas de Skid-Steer, que incluyen arranques y atrapamientos.

Los riesgos asociados con las máquinas de deslizamiento de bueyes incluyen arranques y atrapamientos. Los runovers suceden a los operadores que caen de la máquina mientras que la funciona; Los trabajadores sobre el terreno que están ayudando al operador de patinazo; Jinetes en baldes; Y espectadores. Los jinetes en los cubos y los transeúntes son a menudo niños pequeños.

Los obstáculos para atrapar a menudo ocurren a los operadores que tratan de maniobrar controles y palancas desde fuera del marco protector de la patinadora, o de malas comunicaciones entre operadores y ayudantes. Muchas manos, brazos, pies y piernas están mutilados y amputados de las lesiones de aplastamiento que ocurren cuando los brazos del elevador o el cubo se mueven inesperadamente. También se han producido muertes debido a lesiones por aplastamiento.

Otros peligros incluyen el fallo del sistema hidráulico; Falta de visibilidad inmediatamente alrededor de la máquina; Resbalones y caídas de un montaje y desmontaje inapropiados; Y siendo aplastado por la caída de objetos.

Siguiendo las 10 sugerencias principales para Skid-Steers en este folleto se puede evitar una abrumadora mayoría de accidentes relacionados con lesiones y accidentes fatales.

Preste atención a lo básico:

  • Siempre apriete los asientos Mantenga las estructuras protectoras en su lugar.
  • Use cinturón de seguridad o use una barra de seguridad.
  • Utilice 3-pt. Método de montaje y desmontaje.
  • Nunca exceda la capacidad operativa de Skid-Steer.
  • Baje el cubo para aparcar con seguridad.

Revise regularmente:

  • Controles y palancas para una operación segura.
  • Dispositivos de arranque de seguridad.
  • Puntos de bloqueo / enganche del cucharón y del accesorio.
  • Condición de los neumáticos: los neumáticos lisos pueden representar un peligro.

No hay pilotos en ninguna parte:

  • Incluso un niño dentro de la cabina interferirá con los controles y la visión.
  • Los cubos no tienen amortiguadores: los niños y los adultos pueden rebotar fácilmente.

Si necesita dejar el asiento:

  • Montaje / desmontaje de patines Baje los brazos y detenga el motor.
  • Si esto no puede hacerse, bloquee los brazos de elevación con el sistema de bloqueo mecánico.

No pierda de vista el equilibrio cambiante:

  • Un balde cargado desplaza el peso al eje delantero desde el eje trasero.
  • Mueva Skid-Steer con el extremo pesado hacia arriba de la colina.
  • Mantenga el nivel del cubo a medida que los brazos de elevación se mueven o cuando el cargador se mueve hacia arriba y hacia abajo.

Conozca su campo de visión:

  • Recorra hacia atrás si la visión hacia delante bloquea Los brazos, el cubo y el tamaño de la carga alteran su campo de visión.
  • Aprenda todos los puntos ciegos.
  • Los niños pequeños a menudo no se pueden ver en absoluto!
  • Considere espejos retrovisores y / o cámaras de respaldo para eliminar los ciegos

Operar sólo desde el asiento del operador:

  • Mantenga todas las partes del cuerpo en la cabina.
  • Mantenga a los espectadores a una distancia segura.

Manténgase alerta a las piezas móviles:

  • Nunca balancee, levante ni mueva una carga sobre nadie.
  • ¡Conozca los puntos de pellizco y evítelos!
  • El golpe inadvertido de los controles puede resultar en la bajada instantánea de los brazos de elevación.

Cuando se viaja:

  • Carga de carga baja Mantenga el cubo bajo.
  • Si la visión está bloqueada, recorra hacia atrás.
  • Los viajes lentos mantienen la máquina bajo control.
  • Si usted debe viajar en las carreteras, un emblema de vehículos de movimiento lento (SMV) eficaz, luces de advertencia parpadeantes y un vehículo de escolta son críticos.

* Espejos y cámaras están disponibles para skidsteers.

Cuando use el cubo:

  • Proteja las cargas voluminosas que pueden caer del cubo.
  • No sobrecargue: ¡conozca los límites del cubo!
  • Utilice los controles de elevación y cuchara suavemente.
  • No saque un cubo levantado y cargado durante velocidades bruscas o rápidas.

Los riesgos asociados con las máquinas de deslizamiento de bueyes incluyen arranques y atrapamientos. Los runovers suceden a los operadores que caen de la máquina mientras que la funciona; Los trabajadores sobre el terreno que están ayudando al operador de patinazo; Jinetes en baldes; Y espectadores. Los jinetes en los cubos y los transeúntes son a menudo niños pequeños.

Los obstáculos para atrapar a menudo ocurren a los operadores que tratan de maniobrar controles y palancas desde fuera del marco protector de la patinadora, o de malas comunicaciones entre operadores y ayudantes. Muchas manos, brazos, pies y piernas están mutilados y amputados de las lesiones de aplastamiento que ocurren cuando los brazos del elevador o cubo se mueven inesperadamente. También se han producido muertes debido a lesiones por aplastamiento.


Otros peligros incluyen el fallo del sistema hidráulico; Falta de visibilidad inmediatamente alrededor de la máquina; Resbalones y caídas por montaje y desmontaje inapropiados; Y siendo aplastado por la caída de objetos.

 

Siguiendo las 10 sugerencias principales para Skid-Steers en este artículo, se puede evitar una gran mayoría de accidentes relacionados con lesiones y accidentes fatales.

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