Operation
Operating Safety
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Travelling at High Speeds
Travelling at high speeds can cause accidents. Always travel at a safe speed to suit working conditions.
Confined Areas
Pay extra attention to proximity hazards when operating in confined areas. Proximity hazards include buildings,
traffic and bystanders.
Safe Working Loads
Overloading the machine can damage it and make it unstable. Study the specifications in the Operator's Manual
before using the machine.
Lightning
If there is lightning, stay away from the machine and do not use the machine. If you are on the machine, exit
the machine and get to safety. Do not attempt to mount or enter the machine.
If the machine is struck by lightning do not use the machine until it has been checked for damage and
malfunction by trained personnel.
Worksite Safety
"Workplace Inspection" will help operators to determine whether the workplace is suitable for operation.
Operators must inspect the workplace before they move machines there. It is the operator's responsibility to
understand and keep in mind the hazards in the workplace, He/she shall pay attention and avoid these problems
when move, install and operate the machine. Check for hazards such as but not limited to:
• Drop-offs, or potholes including those concealed by water mud, etc.
• Slopes.
• Bumps and floor obstructions.
• Debris.
• Over head obstructions and electrical conductors.
• Hazardous locations and atmospheres.
• Inadequate surface and support to withstand all load forces imposed by the platform in all operating
configurations.
• Wind and weather conditions.
• Presence of unauthorized persons.
• Other possible unsafe conditions.
Risk Assessment
It is the responsibility of the competent people that plan the work and operate the machine to make a judgement
about the safe use of the machine, they must take into account the specific application and conditions of use
at the time.
It is essential that a risk assessment of the work to be done is completed and that the operator obeys any
safety precautions that the assessment identifies.
If you are unsure of the suitability of the machine for a specific task, contact your JCB dealer who will be
pleased to advise you.
The following considerations are intended as suggestions of some of the factors to be taken into account when
a risk assessment is made. Other factors may need to be considered.
A good risk assessment depends on the training and experience of the operator. Do not put your life or the
lives of others at risk.
Personnel
• Are all persons who will take part in the operation sufficiently trained, experienced and competent? Are
they fit and sufficiently rested? A sick or tired operator is a dangerous operator.
• Is supervision needed? Is the supervisor sufficiently trained and experienced?
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