{"id":40065,"date":"2022-06-28T10:46:39","date_gmt":"2022-06-28T10:46:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/blog\/?p=40065"},"modified":"2022-11-25T05:35:46","modified_gmt":"2022-11-25T05:35:46","slug":"how-to-prevent-heavy-equipment-accidents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/blog\/2022\/06\/how-to-prevent-heavy-equipment-accidents\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Prevent Heavy Equipment Accidents"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For anyone in the construction industry, it is common to rely on heavy equipment like bulldozers, excavators, and motor graders to finish a project. Completing a project necessitates the use of heavy equipment, but these machines also present a lot of risk of worksite accidents. If <strong>heavy machinery is not handled correctly<\/strong>, it can have dire consequences like financial loss or even loss of life. Sometimes even the most safety conscious contractors end up experiencing mishaps on a jobsite. <strong>Your company can adopt certain practices to reduce the likelihood of any such incidents at your worksite.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/blog\/2022\/06\/how-to-prevent-heavy-equipment-accidents\/#Conduct_a_Pre-Operation_Walkaround\" >Conduct a Pre-Operation Walkaround<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/blog\/2022\/06\/how-to-prevent-heavy-equipment-accidents\/#3_Points_of_Contact\" >3 Points of Contact<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/blog\/2022\/06\/how-to-prevent-heavy-equipment-accidents\/#Do_Not_Overload_the_Machine\" >Do Not Overload the Machine<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/blog\/2022\/06\/how-to-prevent-heavy-equipment-accidents\/#Be_Alert\" >Be Alert<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conduct_a_Pre-Operation_Walkaround\"><\/span><strong>Conduct a Pre-Operation Walkaround<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your equipment has faulty parts, it will not just affect its performance but will also be a safety hazard for anyone working with or around the equipment. Make sure to perform a daily walkaround. Look for any potential issues with the equipment before your shift begins.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check the tires to make sure they are not underinflated or worn out and that the cab windows are clean and do not have any cracks. If your equipment has tracks, check them for any damage or to see if there are any rocks stuck in the mechanisms. Remember to check the inside of the cab as well to make sure that all the controls and instruments are working properly. If in your pre-operation walkaround you notice any issues, report them immediately to your supervisor or get in touch with someone to request service.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Points_of_Contact\"><\/span><strong>3 Points of Contact<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A large portion of construction site deaths can be attributed to falls. There are a lot of fall hazards present on a construction worksite, especially if you are mounting or dismounting heavy machinery in dangerous circumstances. One way to reduce the risk of falling is by following the three points of contact rule. Whenever you are entering or exiting your <\/span><b>cat <a href=\"https:\/\/equipmentanywhere.com\/listing\/heavy-equipment\">heavy equipment<\/a>,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> be sure to always maintain contact with a solid surface or step with two feet and a hand or with a foot and two hands.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Not_Overload_the_Machine\"><\/span><strong>Do Not Overload the Machine<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is a specific load limit for every piece of equipment, and as an operator, you should make sure to stay within it. If you try to operate an overloaded piece of equipment, it will likely tip and roll. Overloading can also break the hauling component or cause a load drop. All these things can result in an accident.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be sure to check the weight limit of your equipment before loading and do not ever exceed it. Even if you are running on a tight schedule, stay within the load limit and avoid overloading. Making an extra trip is better than causing an accident and delaying your job even more.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Be_Alert\"><\/span><strong>Be Alert<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you are operating heavy equipment, you need to maintain your focus for a long period of time, and that requires stamina. If operators are not well rested and get tired, their concentration can waver, resulting in mistakes and accidents. Make sure to take frequent breaks throughout your shift to minimize fatigue and stay alert while you are on the job.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, ensure that you are eating and drinking enough to stay fresh throughout your shift. If you know that you are going to be operating heavy equipment the next day, be sure to get a proper night\u2019s sleep. 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