On April 24, 2014, a 50-year-old contract dozer operator with 23 years of experience was killed at a fire clay mine. He had been operating a dozer pushing clay in the pit and was found lying five feet behind the dozer.
- Ensure that persons are trained, including task-training, to understand the hazards associated with the work being performed.
- Establish and discuss safe work procedures before beginning work. Identify and control all hazards associated with the work to be performed and use methods to properly protect persons.
- Do not place yourself in a position that will expose you to hazards while performing a task.
- Maintain control of mobile equipment while it is in motion.
- Set the parking brake and lower the bull dozer blade to the ground before dismounting equipment.
- Never jump from mobile equipment.
- Always wear a seat belt when operating mobile equipment.
- Monitor persons routinely to determine safe work procedures are followed.
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