Toolbox talk: excavator safety

Stay outside the swing. About 5 minutes.

Why this matters

Excavators swing in a wide arc and the operator often can't see the ground crew.

Stay out of the swing radius while the machine is working.
Make eye contact with the operator before you step in.
Keep a spotter if you must work near it.
Don't stand under the bucket or a raised load.
Keep the bucket low when traveling.
Operators: lower the attachment, stop the engine, and remove the key when you leave.

Mark the swing zone with cones or barriers.

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Excavator safety

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Excavators swing in a wide arc and the operator often can't see the ground crew.

What to cover

Stay out of the swing radius while the machine is working.
Make eye contact with the operator before you step in.
Keep a spotter if you must work near it.
Don't stand under the bucket or a raised load.
Keep the bucket low when traveling.
Operators: lower the attachment, stop the engine, and remove the key when you leave.

Ask the crew

One thing to do today

Mark the swing zone with cones or barriers.

Acknowledge

By acknowledging, you confirm you attended and understood this talk.

I attended and understood

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