SAFETY TOOL BOX TALK

Bobcat or Skid Steer Loaders

• Use the safety treads and grab handles to get on and off the loader.
• Use seat bar and fasten seat-belt.
• Keep feet on the pedals when operating loader.
• Use only approved attachments and buckets.
• Keep other people away from work area.
• Carry bucket or attachments as low as possible.
• Don’t make your visibility short by raising bucket high.
• Load, unload and turn on level ground.
• Wear hearing protection.
• Before starting the engine, check:

Fuel and oil,

Hydraulic fluid,

Cooling system,

Operator cab, seat belt and seat bar

Lift arm and cylinder pivot points, tires
• Make sure you have valid permit/ NOC when travelling on roadways and beacon
lights on
• Go straight up and down slopes with the heavy end of the uphill
• Don’t use loader without approved Rollover Protection and falling objects
Protection cab
• Don’t accede rated operating capacity
• Don’t carry riders or travel or turn with lift arms up
• Don’t leave loader with engine with running or with lift arms up
• Don’t go across the slope
• Don’t approach over head power lines

Issue No.: 1 Issue By: HR/HS

SAFETY TOOL BOX TALKS
Issue Date : 25/05/10 Ref. No.: DG/ TBT 86 rev. 0