BA 1001/1501/2001 us – Edition 3.3 * 12001b710.fm
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Safety instructions for operation of earth moving machines
7 Safety instructions for operation of earth moving machines
7.1
Preliminary remark
The following machines are designated as earth moving machines:
• Excavators
• Loaders
• Backhoe loaders
• Dozers
• Dumpers
• Scrapers
• Graders
• Pipe laying machines
• Trench cutting machines
• Compactors and
• Other special earthmoving machines.
Instructions for the safe operation of earth moving machines are given in the following.
Also comply with the national safety standards – such as regulations for accident preven-
tion or safety guidelines for machine maintenance – during operation and maintenance of
earth moving machines.
In addition to the Operator’s Manual, also bear in mind the legal regulations concerning
public road traffic and accident prevention. These regulations may also deal with handling
hazardous substances or wearing personal protective equipment.
Also bear in mind the existing safety regulations concerning specific work sites (tunnels,
day drifts, quarries, pontoons, contaminated areas, etc.).
7.2
Designated use
7.2.1
Earth moving machines may be used only in compliance with their designated use, and by
following the instructions given in the Operator’s Manual of the manufacturer.
7.2.2
Designated use means that the earth moving machine is used with the work equip-
ment for work in compliance with the European or national work safety regulations,
or that the earth moving machine is used for other work the manufacturer has
deemed the machine to be suitable for.
7.2.3
The operator may not perform any safety-relevant modifications on the earth mov-
ing machine without the manufacturer’s authorization.
7.2.4
Spare parts must comply with the technical requirements specified by the manufacturer.
7.2.5
The loader unit has been designed for loading up to 300 kg of material (bulk mate-
rial, for example) without any assistance.
