Safety Information; Safety Rules; If Abnormalities Are Found; Working Wear And Personal Protective Items - Komatsu DBB0001 Operation & Maintenance Manual

SAFETY INFORMATION

SAFETY INFORMATION

SAFETY RULES

Only trained and authorized personnel can operate and maintain the machine.
Follow all safety rules, precautions and instructions when operating or performing maintenance on the
machine.
If you are under the influence of alcohol or medication, your ability to safely operate or repair your machine
may be severly impaired putting yourself and everyone else on your jobsite in danger.
When working with another operator or with a person on worksite traffic duty, be sure that all personnel under-
stand all hand signals that are to be used.

IF ABNORMALITIES ARE FOUND

If you find any abnormality in the machine during operation or maintenance (noise, vibration, smell, incorrect
gauges, smoke, oil leakage, etc., or any abnormal display on the warning devices or monitor), report to the person
in charge and have the necessary action taken. Do not operate the machine until the abnormality has been cor-
rected.

WORKING WEAR AND PERSONAL PROTECTIVE ITEMS

Do not wear loose clothing and accessories. There is a
hazardthat they may catch on control levers or other pro-
truding parts.
If you have long hair and it hangs out from your hard hat,
there is a hazard that it may get caught up in the machine,
so tie your hair up and be careful not to let it get caught.
Always wear a hard hat and safety shoes. If the nature of
the work requires it, wear safety glasses, mask, gloves, ear
plugs, and safety belt when operating or maintaining the
machine.
Check that all protective equipment functions properly
before using it.

FIRE EXTINGUISHER AND FIRST AID KIT

Always follow the precautions below to prepare for action if any injury or fire should occur.
Be sure that fire extinguishers have been provided and
read the labels to ensure that you know how to use them in
emergencies.
Carry out periodic inspection and maintenance to ensure
that the fire extinguisher can always be used.
Provide a first aid kit at the storage point. Carry out periodic
checks and add to the contents if necessary.
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