
GENERAL SAFETY
Safetyrecordsofmostorganizationswillshowthatthe
greatestpercentageofaccidentsarecausedbyunsafe
acts of persons. The remainder are caused by unsafe
mechanical or physical conditions. Report all unsafe
conditions to the proper authority.
The following safety rules are provided as a guide for
the HAULPAK®operator. However, local conditions
and regulations may add many more to this list.
SAFETY IS THINKING AHEAD
Prevention is the best safety program. Potential acci-
dents may be prevented by knowing the employer’s
safety requirements, all necessary job site regulations,
as well as use and care of the safety equipment on the
HAULPAK®Truck.
Only qualified operators or technicians should attempt
to operate the HAULPAK®Truck.
Safe practices start before the operator gets to
the equipment!
1. Wear the proper clothing. Loose fitting clothing,
unbuttonedsleevesandjackets,jewelry,etc.,can
catch on a protrusion and cause a potential haz-
ard.
2. Always use the personal safety equipment pro-
vided for the operator such as hard hat, safety
shoes,safetyglassesorgoggles. There are some
conditions when protective hearing devices
should also be worn for operator safety.
3. When walking to and from the truck, maintain a
safe distance from all machines even if the opera-
tor is visible.
At The Truck - Ground Level Inspection
4. Before operating truck, a careful visual inspection
should be completed. Report any items that need
attention to the proper authority.
a.Visuallyinspectallheadlights,worklights,clear-
ance lights, and taillights for damage and be
certain lenses are clean. Good visibility may
prevent an accident.
b. Visually inspect entire truck for oil or coolant
leaks, and loose nuts and bolts, especially at
the load carrying areas, such as: wheels, sus-
pensions, steering, and brakes.
If engine has been running, allow coolant to cool
before removing the fill cap or draining radiator.
Anyoperatingfluid,suchas hydraulicoil,orengine
coolant escaping under pressure, can have suffi-
cient force to enter a person’s body by penetrating
the skin and cause serious injury and possibly
death, if proper medical treatment by a physician
who is familiar with this type of injury is not re-
ceived immediately.
c.Whencheckingcoolantinradiator,relievepres-
sure before removing radiator cap.
Do not stand in front of rim and locking ring when
inflating tire.
d. Check tires for cuts, damage or ‘‘bubbles’’.
Check tires for proper inflation. If tire is warm
from operation, allow tire to cool before ad-
justing tire pressure.Ifinflationisneeded,use
anairchuckwithextensionhoseclippedonthe
tire inflation valve to allow service from behind
the tread of the tire and away from front of
wheel.
e. Clean ladder and handrails of any foreign ma-
terial such as ice, snow, mud or oil.
f. Upon completion of an exterior inspection of
the truck, clean mud, grease, or snow from
shoes before climbing access ladder.
Preparing For Operation
Always mount and dismount facing the truck.
Neverattempttomountor dismountthetruckwhile
it is in motion.
5. Always use handrails and ladder when mounting
or dismounting from the truck.
6. Check the deck areas for debris, loose hardware
or tools.
7. Become familiar with all protective equipment
devices on the truck and insure that these items
(anti-skid material, grab bars, seat belts, etc.) are
securely in place.
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