Heavy Equipment Safety Tips
When operating heavy equipment, you must stay as safe as possible. Following our top three safety tips, will help you to stay safe whilst operating heavy equipment.
1- Wear Your Seat Belt
It is easy to forget that wearing a seat belt is extremely important. With people assuming that due to the heavy equipment moving slower, you can get away with not wearing a seat belt. However, the terrain you will be moving across is bumpy, meaning it will be easy for you to be thrown from your seat. Making wearing a seat belt extremely important.
2- Attention To Surroundings
To keep yourself and others safe it is important that you keep an eye on your surroundings. Ensuring other workers are safe and won’t be injured by your machine. As well as you looking out for any potential hazards.
3- Pre-operation Visual Inspection
Completing a pre-operation visual inspection before each use will ensure your machine is suitable for use. Prevent any problems which could have easily been avoided.