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What is a dozer?

A dozer, also called a bulldozer, is a tractor with a blade at the front. The blade can lift up or down, tilt and rotate. You use a bulldozer to move rocks, tree stumps and earth. There are two kinds of dozers:  racked/crawler dozers are the most powerful T and compact. But, they are slow, tracks wear quickly, they can damage concrete and are more difficult to transport between jobs. They are best to use on uneven and slippery surfaces because they have the best grip.

 ubber tyre dozers are four-wheel-drive and R can articulate. They are stable and comfortable on bumpy ground but are not good in the mud. Rubber tyre dozers are also cheaper and more common on construction sites.

What industries do you use a dozer in?


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An example of a dozer:
Cap (with overhead protective structure)

Lift cylinder

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Tilt cylinder

Blade

Cutting edge

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Track frame Frame

Drive sprocket

Front idler

Grouser plate

Corner tips

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Element 1

plan and prepare

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Performance criterion 1.1

Element 1 Plan and prepare

Question 1
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a)  What is the National Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act about?

The National OHS Act explains how to keep your workplace safe and healthy. It explains what you need to do to meet your duty of care. For example:

You must make sure you do earthmoving work in a way that wont put yourself or others at risk. You must use earthmoving equipment according to instructions.

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Element 1 Plan and prepare

b) What do Regulations explain?

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Regulations explain the details of the Acts. For example: The regulations in Queensland give you examples of control measures when an excavation might create a risk. Examples of control measures:  lant fitted with suitable overhead protection against P the collapse of the excavation A hoarding to prevent access by persons A secure cover over the excavation

Benching, battering or shoring the sides of the excavation

Filling the excavation as soon as possible

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Conduct machine pre-operational checks

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Element 2 Conduct machine pre-operational checks

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What are some pre-operational checks you do before using the dozer?

Checks may include:

Tyre condition, tyre pressure and wheel nuts (if fitted)

Track condition and tension (if fitted)

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Element 2 Conduct machine pre-operational checks

Look for leaks under the machine

Check hydraulic fluid (brakes and clutch)

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Check the fuel gauge to make sure the dozer has enough fuel

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operate the dozer

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Element 3 Operate the dozer

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How do you safely get in and out of the dozers cabin?

Always use 3 points of contact. For example, use two hands and one foot or two feet and one hand.

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Element 3 Operate the dozer

Question 40
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Which way should you travel when driving on sloping ground?

Go straight up or down the hill, not at an angle.

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Select, remove and fit attachments

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Element 4 Select, remove and fit attachments

Question 63
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What are some attachments you might use on dozer?

You might use:

Tree pusher or pusher blade

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Element 4 Select, remove and fit attachments

Angle blade

Bull blade

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Relocate the dozer

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Performance criterion 5.1

Element 5 Relocate the dozer

Question 77
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Do you need a permit before driving the dozer on a public road?

You might if the dozer is too heavy, too long or too wide. Check with your local transport authority (for example, VicRoads or the RTA). Also, if the dozer is unregistered, you will need an unregistered vehicle permit.

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Element 5 Relocate the dozer

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What kind of licence do you need to drive a dozer weighing over 4.5 tonnes on a public road?

In most states/territories you will need a heavy vehicle licence. For example, a light rigid (LR) licence for 4.5 8 tonnes (8.5 in some states). Check the rules for your state/territory.

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Carry out machine operator maintenance

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Element 6 Carry out machine operator maintenance

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What steps do you take when shutting down the dozer?

1.  Lower the blade so the edge is on the ground.

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2. P  ark the dozer on flat ground in a place it wont cause a hazard.

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Element 6 Carry out machine operator maintenance

3. I dle the engine before you turn it off. Stop the engine.

4. Pull up the parking brake.

5. Remove the keys.

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6. Lock the cabin.

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Clean up

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Element 7 Clean up

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After youve finished the job, what should you do?

Tell people who live in the area that the work is finished

Clean the job site

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Throw away any rubbish and recycle what you can

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Element 7 Clean up

Question 95
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Someone might trip on a rock and be injured. Rocks left on the road can damage cars.

What is the danger of leaving earth and rocks on public roads and footpaths?

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