Safe use of a Steer Skid Loader (Bobcat)

From: Arcadis Middle East Reviewed by H&S

December 2022 For Internal Distribution Only

Skid Steer Loader Definition: What needs to be checked?

 The operator must read the full instruction from the
They are small, rigid-frame, engine-powered machine with manufacturer manuals to fully understand the proper
a hydraulic lifting arm that can attach to a wide variety of operation of the equipment.
buckets and other labour-saving tools or attachments.
 Operators need to be fully competent and trained in
any specific equipment they are tasked to use.

 Follow the instruction placed inside the equipment

which indicates the Safety rules while operating this
equipment.

 Operators must remove all objects inside

equipment’s cabinet for full visibility while operation,
as these objects are defined as “Blind spots”.

 Equipment operators must operate from safe

Purposes: distance from Heavy Machinery Equipment.

 Operators must inspect the equipment prior starting

Various uses of the equipment area: the required operation, and the result should be
 Landscaping. recorded through an equipment checklist.
 Ground preparation. Need More Information?
 Construction.
 Speak to your Line Manager
 Site clean-up.  Speak to the Corporate HSE for further guidance and
advice or email HSEQme@arcadis.com
Moving materials (like bricks, dirt, soil, construction debris,
logs, and other materials)
Safety Moment?
 Discuss and share this information with your teams
 These shares can be most effectively used as Safety
Moments at the start of internal meetings, team
briefings, coffee breaks, conference calls etc
 These are generally for internal use but if you wish to
use externally, please seek clarification from
HSEQme@arcadis.com

Arcadis Middle East Corporate H&S Team

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