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Vol.25 | No.36 | Week of 09-08-25

MOTOR VEHICLES & MECHANIZED EQUIPMENT

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Mechanized equipment in construction includes earth-moving equipment
and other mechanized machines used to move all types of materials at the
construction site including:

ñ Earthmoving equipment
ñ Excavation equipment
ñ Forklifts & other powered industrial trucks

Potential Physical Hazards

ñ Struck Against (operators)
ñ Struck By

Primary Exposures for Mechanical Construction Workers:

ñ Distractions away from, and omissions of, critical safety requirements
while preparing vehicles or mechanized equipment for safe operation, or
verification that they are safe to operate
ñ Distractions while operating vehicles or mechanized equipment
ñ Failure to use safety belts and other safety features

Safe Work Practices:

ñ Inspect the vehicle/mechanized equipment before you use it. ñ If your view becomes obstructed any time you are operating a vehicle or
mechanized equipment, stop what you are doing. Render the vehicle/
mechanized equipment safe and find a spotter outside the vehicle with an
unobstructed view to help you move it safely with signals. ñ If you find anything wrong with the vehicle or mechanized equipment, do
not use it and report it to your supervisor. ñ Be sure to set the parking brake any time the vehicle or mechanized
equipment is stopped or parked for any period. ñ Set the parking brake and chock the wheels any time the vehicle or
mechanized equipment is stopped on an incline, even if it is only a slight
incline. ñ Clean the windows and mirrors as needed to ensure that your visibility is as
clear as possible. ñ Always fasten your safety belt before the vehicle is moved, and make sure
that any others in the vehicle have done so as well.

Vol.25 | No.36 | Week of 09-08-25

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