EXCAVATOR OPERATOR’S TRAINING

ISO 14001:2015
CERTIFIED
Certificate No.: PH16/1421
• The aim of the program is to provide trainees
with the basic skills and knowledge required
to operate a machine at FCF.

• assist the trainee in passing the certificate of

competency as an operator in accordance
with the industry national standards.
 Training of Operators
1. Authorized site procedures.

2. Safety practices and site standards.

3. Operating conditions in all areas of the site,

including any special or hazardous conditions.

4. Basic information on the particular

machine, its components to be used including
design features, centre of gravity, capacity,
stability and limitations.

5. Location and functions of controls.

6. Servicing, maintenance and reporting

responsibilities
Responsibility
This training has been prepared in the interest of safe operating practices for
machine operators, in accordance with the “Duty of Care” principles of
applicable OHS legislation.

It is the trainee’s responsibility to ask questions to gain understanding of the

concepts in this manual. Your aim is to operate the machine in a safe and
responsible manner.

It is the trainer’s responsibility to clarify these concepts and provide the links to
site standards and operating procedures. At no stage should risk be
compromised during the training program.
 Legislation
- For a detailed explanation of the “Duty of Care” provisions applicable to both employees and
employers, operators should consult the OHS legislation applicable to the state or territory in which
they are operating.

Duties of Employers

The employer must provide you with sufficient supervision, instruction, information and training and
personal protective equipment (PPE) so that you can perform your daily duties in a safe and
productive manner without being exposed to hazards or harm.

Duties of Employee

- The employee must abide with all lawful instructions and safe work procedures and take
reasonable care not to expose themselves or others to hazards or harm and must ensure they have
received sufficient information, instructions and training so as to perform their daily duties in a safe
and productive manner.
Operators Responsibilities

- Arrive for work in a fit state ready to perform their duties in a safe manner
- To use, wear and maintain in good order the PPE provided
- Perform daily equipment inspections to ensure it is safe to operate
- Start and test the plant/equipment in accordance with safety requirements and
manufacturers recommendations
- Abide by all lawful instructions received from supervisors
- Operate the plant/equipment in a safe productive manner in accordance with
site procedures
- Comply with all Occupational Health & Safety requirements for the site
- Report all accidents, incidents and near misses to the Supervisor as soon as
practicable so as to minimize the likelihood of a re-occurrence
- Check for and report machine faults or site hazards immediately to supervisor
- Clean and maintain the plant/equipment to an acceptable standard
Environmental Issue
Report all Environmental incidents including spillage/leakage/release of
hydrocarbons or other substances which may endanger the environment.
Where possible these incidents shall be controlled, contained and cleaned up
as soon as practical. Any disposal of contaminants shall be done in
compliance with regulations and site specific procedures .

Machine Hazards & Risk

Hazard Identification
Most accidents involving mobile equipment are due to faulty or improperly
inspected machines, or due to the operator not inspecting the work site for
possible hazards.
Inspect the work area for possible hazards such as:
• Open Service Drains
• Other Vehicles
• Pedestrians
• Open excavations
• Overhead Services (power, water, steam, chemical, gas lines etc)
• Underground services (water, gas, phone lines, optical cables)
• Buildings (structures, workshops, fuelling bays etc)
• Uneven ground (potholes, slopes, cracks and low windrows)
• Haul road widths, obstacles, wet, sticky or dusty conditions
• Weather conditions (darkness, brightness, windy etc)
• Blind Spots
• Restricted areas and exclusion zones
• Other operating equipment
• Laser set up / TBM
• Lighting towers
Risk management
Machine operators should continually carry out a risk assessment of the area in which
they work and be actively involved in reducing hazards in the workplace.

A number of considerations are as follows:

· Applying night or low visibility procedures
· Applying defect and incident recording or reporting procedures
· Checking for services and other obstructions in the operating area
· Checking for ground stability or cracks
· Maintain awareness of blind spots or obstructions to vision
· Maintaining awareness of other personnel, vehicles and equipment
· Maintaining communications with others who are affected by the work
· Maintaining housekeeping standards
· Observing exclusion zone procedures
· Observing seating or seat belt requirements during operations
· Observing warning and caution signs
· Observing overtaking or turning procedures
Personal Safety
Minimum PPE requirements, (please refer to your site procedure and signage
for your work area):

· Hard Hat
· Hi Vis Clothing
· Safety Glasses
· Steel cap safety Boots
· Ear Plugs (Where applicable)
· Gloves (Where applicable)
· P2 Dust mask (Where applicable)
· Personal Danger Tag and Lock
You
· have a responsibility under law to protect yourself and others
from injury.

 - Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be worn in the workplace, as directed

by Signage or site procedures
 - Always check the machine for tags prior to boarding the machine
 - Maintain three points of contact and face the machine when boarding or
dismounting
 - Always use appropriate horn signals when ever starting or repositioning a machine
 - Never allow unauthorized personnel to operate the equipment
 - Whenever personnel are on the ground or in the vicinity of the Equipment you are
operating, YOU MUST EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION and maintain clearances
from them
 - Manoeuvring a machine into confined areas such as workshop service bays, tire
bays or fuel bays may require the assistance of a spotter. Ensure a spotter is
familiar with communication signals. 
Lifting Techniques

Manual handling injuries can be caused by;

· Overexertion
· Repetitive actions
· Poor housekeeping
· Incorrect lifting techniques

Fatigue
If you are finding it hard to concentrate or keep your eyes open or if you start to make
mistakes that you would not normally make, then you need to contact your supervisor
immediately and arrange alternate duties.
Things to look out for:
· Yawning
· Moodiness
· Rubbing of eyes
· Loss of concentration
· Restlessness
· Lack of attention
· Becoming intolerant
Emergency Situations
Emergency will differ from site to site and you will be trained in the site specific
requirements during an induction.

In most cases the process is as follows:

· Call emergency, emergency, emergency
· State name, location, nature of the emergency, assistance required
· Amount of injured people
· Assist anyone who is injured to the level of your expertise and training
· Do not put yourself in danger
· Assist with reporting and incident / accident investigation

Communication Systems
There is a wide range of communication systems used on sites between all personnel on
site. These may include:
· Radio
· Hand signals
· Verbal communications (Pre-Shift Information – PSI, toolbox)
· Procedures and Job Hazard Analysis
· Signs and notice boards
Information that may be gathered can include:
· The location of the machine
· Any hazards that have developed
· Type of machine required and requested
· Loading area
· Tipping locations, maps
· Geological and technical data (location of underground workings, slips,
etc)
· Any changes to road rules
· Reported defects

Caution, Warning and Danger Labels

In various locations around the machine, there are caution, warning and danger labels.
These are there to prevent serious accidents or fatalities so take notice of them.

 
Accessing Mobile Equipment
When accessing mobile plant/equipment it is important that you maintain 3 points of
contact facing the machine at all times. If personnel wish to approach the machine,
ensure good clear communications are maintained.

• The machine must come to a complete stop, if applicable have all Ground
Engaging Tools (GET) lowered
• Relevant brakes system applied. Operator must position themselves out of
cab

When a person approaches mobile plant/equipment the following rules should apply:

1. Ensure the machine is safe to walk-around and that all other personnel including
other operators are clear of the machine
2. Check the machine for tags
3. Check the machine above prior to walking under the machine
 
Passengers
It is not permissible to carry any passengers unless there is a manufacturer’s seat and
seat belt provided and you have authorization from your Supervisor.

Battery
Touching both negative and positive points of the battery at the same time with
anything that is conductive, will give you an electric shock.

Hearing Protection
In addition to site PPE, hearing protection must be worn whenever signs or procedures
indicate this.

Pressure Systems
All hydraulic and fuel systems on a machine should be treated as active and pressurized
at all times.

Cooling System
The cooling system of a machine can be extremely hot and therefore under no
circumstances, is the radiator cap to be removed by any person other than maintenance
personnel who are trained in doing this task.

 
Exhaust System
Always take extreme care when working in confined spaces; ensure that the work area is
well ventilated. Remember that Carbon Monoxide produced from the exhaust system is
colourless and odourless, and can render you unconscious rapidly.

Overhead Cables and Power lines

Safety procedures MUST be observed at all times, as follows:

· When travelling underneath power lines, follow the site specific

requirements at all times.
· “Any activities carried out near overhead power lines, must ensure that a
power line corridor of ten (10) meters is maintained under and each side of
those overhead power lines.”

 
If Power Contact Occurs
· Stay calm, don’t panic, contact supervisor
· Remain in the cab of machine and refrain from touching metal parts
· Don’t move the machine until advised by supervision
· Do not leave the machine until it is safe to do so or directed by supervision
· As a last resort and if power can’t be switched off and contact with power lines can’t
be broken away, then jump well clear so as not to touch machine and the ground at the
same time. Shuffle away maintaining contact with the ground with both feet to a safe
distance.
Lightning
The supervisor will determine the course of action to take in the event of an electrical storm
approaching the work area.

Blasting Practices
Blast practices may affect your work area in the following ways:
· Introducing exclusion zones
· Safe working distances from the affected area
· Miss-fires
· Hazardous fumes
· Fly-rock
· Time of blasts and radio silence
Fire Extinguisher and Suppression system
Dry Chemical Powder fire extinguishers or Foam Suppression units will be located on all
machines. They should be accessible and in good working condition, e.g. charged to the
right pressure.

Tire Blow-out
A tire blow out would generally be caused through a combination of wear, rock damage
and excessive pressure due to over-inflation or over loading etc.

Tire Explosion
A tire explosion would usually occur after a tire has ignited. Machine contact with
electrical cables, lightning or welding on a wheel rim must also be treated as a possible
source of a tire explosion.

When a tire burns, the excessive heat forms volatile gasses inside, which eventually
ignite causing the tire to explode with considerable force. The effect of a tire explosion
can be quite catastrophic, especially from the side, due to the wheel components being
forcibly scattered over a very large area.
 
Tire Fire
In the event of a tire fire, immediate corrective action must be taken for the safety of the
operator and to minimize the damage to the machine.
• Raise the alarm via emergency radio procedure and then isolate the
batteries if possible
• If possible allow access for emergency response vehicles to the effected
wheel
• When alighting from the vehicle, options include
• Step down using the front ladder, on the direct opposite side of the fire
• If not able to alight using the steps, await rescue
•  Walk directly away from the truck, in the opposite direction to the fire
• The machine must then be isolated for a period of not less than twenty four
(24) hours with an isolation radius of at least 300 meters and guards placed to prevent
access. If necessary evacuate buildings within the vicinity
• Do not try to fight the fire with a hand held fire extinguisher. A fire extinguisher
will have little or no effect and the risk of explosion is imminent

 
 When the emergency services arrive, they will need to know how long the fire has
been burning, so that they can gauge the risk of a tire explosion
• Remember that if a tire explodes it does not mean that it will be the only tire to
explode. Expect other tires to explode and act accordingly.

Excavator

Bucket Types
Excavators are used extensively throughout the Mining and Construction industries. There
are several sizes of
Excavator, which can use two (2) main types of bucket formation:

Backhoe

This is the most common type of Excavator bucket configuration,

where the bucket faces the cab of the Excavator.
Face Shovel

This configuration is when the bucket is facing away from

the cab and generally used when a large quantity of material is being
shifted.

Clamshell Bucket

This bucket opens and closes from the centre

Jack-Hammer

This is used mainly to break rock and hard ground. (Refer to

Rock breaker attachment manual)
Control Levers

Left Lever Right Lever

Control Control
Stick Out Boom Lower

Swing Left Swing Right Bucket Curl Bucket Dump

Stick in Boom Raise

Hydraulic Lock Out

This lever is used to lock all hydraulic functions; this should be

engaged prior to starting the engine. To engage the lever, place all
hydraulic to the hold positions, pull the lever forward.

Engine Speed Control

This controls the engine speed (rpm)

  a. Low idling (MIN) this position will decrease the engine speed.
b. Full speed (MAX) this position will increase the engine speed.
WORK MODE SELECTION SWICH – These switches are used to set the
power and movement of the work equipment.

Operations can be carried out more easily by selecting the mode to

match the type of operating condition.

(1) A Mode – For heavy-load operations.

(4) E Mode – For operations with emphasis on fuel

economy.

(7) Heavy Duty Lift Mode – Boom lifting power increased

when raising boom independently.

(+) Swing Priority Mode – Priority given to swing when

operating boom and swing simultaneously.
Travel Speed
There are two travel speeds. When move the excavator from job to job to get to your
designation quick
selected high speed and while in operation it’s recommend that you work in low.
 
 Rabbit (HI) is high speed

Turtle (LO) is Low speed

Swing Lock Switch

  The swing lock is engaged this will stop the upper structure of the
excavator from swing. This should be used when parking up and transport
of the excavator.

Auto-Deceleration Monitor
Auto-deceleration monitor ON: Auto-deceleration actuated Auto-
deceleration monitor OFF: Auto-deceleration cancelled
Excavator Operation
Operating the excavator correctly requires a good understanding of the excavator together
with the right attitude and operating technique.

Pre-Start Inspection
Always ensure the excavator is parked in a safe condition and location prior to pre-start
inspection and ensure the previous operator is clear of the excavator before you begin the
pre-start inspection.

Complete Pre-Start Inspection Book

The operator must complete the pre-start inspection book at the commencement of each
shift. Any faults found during this inspection must be recorded even if they have been
recorded previously; they need to be recorded till they have been repaired.
 Climbing ON / OFF an Excavator
When climbing in and out of the Excavator, maintain three (3)
points of contact. · Always mount and dismount facing the machine using the
steps and handholds, maintaining three (3) points of contact.

Horn Signals
The following audible signals shall be given by excavator operators:
· ONE blast before starting the engine
· TWO blasts before moving forward
· THREE blasts before reversing

TO ENABLE PEOPLE TO MOVE TO A SAFE POSITION, THE DRIVER SHALL NOT MOVE OR
START THE EQUIPMENT WITHIN 5 SECONDS OF SIGNALLING.
 

 
Electronic Management Systems
The Electronic Management Systems are designed to monitor the critical components of the
excavator engine, hydraulic and electrical system and alert the operator if there is problem
area developing.
Starting the Excavator
The start up procedure is as follows-
· Climb into the cab using the ladder and rails provided, maintaining three (3)
points of contact
· Adjust seat to suit and fasten seat belt
· It’s a safety requirement that all windrows and doors are keep shut when operating
equipment
· Ensure slew brake is engaged. (if fitted)
· Move the hydraulic lock lever to the hold position
· Ensure Control lever(s) are in the hold position and locks are secure (if fitted)
· Adjust the engine speed controller to idle
· Turn the key to the ‘on’ position
· Use the test function on EMS (if provided)
· Sound the horn once (1), wait five (5) seconds before starting the engine. This is to
warn others that the Excavator is about to start
· Start the engine
Note: Some Excavators start from the key, others have a start button.
 
 
Note: If the engine does not start after 30 seconds of turning the key, turn the key to the off
position. Allow two (2) minutes to cool the starter motor before attempting to restart the
engine.
 
 
Once engine is running maintain low idle for five (5) minutes (or as per the manufacturers
recommendations)
to allow the engine and hydraulic to warm up.
 
 
Note: It is important not to rev the engine until it has warmed up. This is because the oil is
still cold and will bypass the filters and unfiltered oil will reach sensitive engine components.

· Conduct a control function test.

· Operate all control levers, in all directions.
 
Safety Procedures when Operating Load Shifting Equipment

· When climbing in and out of the machine, maintain three (3) points of
contact at all times.
· No one is permitted within 50 meters of an operating excavator, unless they have
contacted the excavator operator by two-way radio
· Keep all raised attachments as close to the ground as possible when traversing,
this helps to stabilize the machine
· Never raise any attachments, or an attached load over or near people
· Ensure the seat is adjusted for you, so you can comfortably reach all of the
controls
· Never lift or raise any person(s) with an attachment unless it is in an approved
man cage
· Always check with local authorities or site representatives before commencing

· Ensure you know your machines dimensions and limitations

· At the end of the shift or workday, barricade, danger/caution tape off and/or
place warning signs, around any open excavations or remaining hazards
according to your sites/work area procedures
 Park all machines on flat ground, in a safe location and stow all ground
engaging tools to manufacturers specifications when finished work.

 Obey all traffic rules and regulation of driving any load shifting machines
on any public road.

 Always secure any raised attachments on a certified stand before working

under them.

 If a fault arises while operating your machine, stop work, park up in a safe
place, tag it out and report the fault to your Supervisor.

 Complete a post operation check on your equipment at the end of each

shift. If any faults are found, log them and report them to your
Supervisor. Tag the machine out of service if necessary.

 Complete all required paperwork and documentation in full and follow

handover procedures at the end of each shift.
Operating Techniques

Moving machine off

Before operating the travel pedals or levers, check the direction of the track frame. If the
sprocket is at the front, the operation of the travel levers is reversed.

Note: The operator may need a spotter, to communicate the appropriate signals for
directing the machine in a confined area.
 
Steering Controls
Turn the excavator right and left. This section only covers steering of the tracks, not the bucket
controls.

Reverse
Direction travelling
 

If the sprockets are to the rear:

Top levers – pull back on the levers evenly at the same

time.

Inside pedals – push both pedals evenly at the rear.

 
 
.
 
 
  If sprockets are to the front reverse this technique.
 

Neutral
  By releasing both the levers and removing your feet from the
pedals will stop any direction movement and apply the brakes.

 
 
  Forward
 
  Direction travelling Top level – push both levers forward evenly
at the same time.
Inside pedals – push both pedals evenly at the toe at the same
time.
 
 
  

 
Left
. Turn
To turn the excavator more sharply push forward on the top lever or pedal and on the
opposite pedal or lever do the opposite, this will allow the machine to counter rotate.
 
 
  Top Lever – push forward on the right lever
and pull back on the left lever, this will turn the excavator
sharply to the left.
Inside Pedals – push the toe down on the
right
  pedal and push the heel down on the left pedal; this
will turn the excavator right.
Turning Right
 
Top Lever – push forward on the left lever and pull back on the right lever, this will turn the
excavator sharply to the left.

Inside Pedals – push the toe down on the left pedal and push the heel down on the right
pedal; this will turn the excavator left
 

 
Outside
. Pedals (If fitted)

The outside pedal is used to rest your feet on; this so

  no accidental pressure added to the hydraulics. The left pedal can be
converted
  to a hammer control; this is used when an implement such as a jack
hammer for breaking concrete or oversized material.

Walking on and off a bench

 

Approach the bench at 90 degrees and pull the top section down to form a ramp that is
suitable for the excavator to walk up.

 
If hydraulic assistance is needed to
get on to the bench, place the bucket
on the top level, dig the teeth in and
at the same time pull the dipper arm
in, hoist up and tram the machine.

As the machine comes over the

point of balance, place the bucket
on the ground to assist lowering the
front of the machine to the ground.
Walking Off

 
 

 
Approach the bench at 90 degrees with the travel motors at the front, use the bucket to
form a ramp suitable to walk the excavator off.

Tram forward and gently hoist up at the same time to lower the machine to the ground.

 
 
 

Long established slopes you may require the hydraulics to aid the
excavator up the slope as shown above.
 

 
 Digging Techniques
  Conduct a thorough work area assessment, ensure you know the locations of buried
  cables, water &
gas lines etc. Also note the locations of overhead power lines.

Ensure while operating, that all personnel are well clear of the work area. If someone
should enter and you consider them to be to close; stop operating the machine, until
  they are clear.
 
Position at approximately 70º angle to the ground.

 
Manoeuvre the buckets cutting edge to 120º angle to the ground, this will create
maximum break out force.

 
 

Move the stick in keeping the bucket parallel to the ground.

  
If the stick travel stops, raise the boom and close the bucket.

 
 

 
Continue the pass with the bucket travelling horizontal, to peel the material into the
bucket. Close the bucket and raise the boom once the bucket is full.

 
To load a truck or to dump onto the ground the same procedure applies. Engage working
mode switch to ‘dump’, once the bucket is clear of the excavation.

 
 

To
  dump, move the stick out and open the bucket in one smooth motion.

Note: When loading a truck; never swing the bucket over the cab, if the hydraulics
should fail or the bucket opens too early the truck driver may be seriously injured.
 
 
Prevent contacting the truck with the bucket of the Excavator, it may
cause injury to the truck driver and damage to the truck itself.

Approx 30

This is the correct bucket position for

helping to keep the floor level, giving
optimum Bucket penetration and
maximum bucket fill factor

The bucket position is too far out. This position

makes it too hard to maintain a level floor and time
consuming to bring the bucket to maximum
penetration position.
This is the most efficient digging angle for the
maximum bucket fill factor and hydraulic
power for material breakout.

Ideal bucket position for maintaining

maximum fill factor and minimum spillage of
material.  
Bucket is curled in too far which allows
material to fall out over the back of the
bucket and possibly damaging the dipper arm.

Bucket is not curled enough which allows

materials to fall out over the teeth
 

 
 

 
 

.
Do not undercut the dig face; the dig face could collapse causing the
machine to tip forward. Do not allow the bucket teeth to come into
contact with the track equipment. Major damage to tracks can occur.

 
 
Dig Sequencing
 
 

 
 

.
This technique is only a guide to enable a new operator to start with a uniform approach,
the operator should be aware of their next bucket of dirt before the GET is lowered to the
ground.
 

 
Keeping Level Floor
Using
  the same sequence as pictured above, the operator should use the tooth theory
effect.
  This will give the new operator a feel for level floors using a 5 tooth bucket.

 
 

 
Drop Cut
· The excavator will initially be on the same floor level as the trucks
 · Always position the excavator so the truck can see you at all times
 · It will always be a tight area when conducting a drop cut. Spotting time will be
longer because of the reverse time until the area is well established to the required
floor level
· It is unnecessary to dig both corners in a tight area, only dig the one corner to
avoid truck’s reversing on their offside, walk back to the start.
 
 
· The time it takes to walk back to the start is justified to the time lost with the
trucks reversing blind
  Advise the truck operator of excavator movements, “I am walking down the bench”

 
45 Degree Loading
 
Loading through the rear of the truck limits the lifting from over the side
 
of the tray.

Using this method, trucks can self spot by lining up with the front of the
tracks on the 45 degree, depending on the reach of excavator will vary
 
to the angle required from the trucks.
 

 
Trenching Operations
 
If you are required to work the machine in wet areas or with the machine submerged in
 
water, you should not go deeper then the centre of carrier roller, you also should be aware
of the angle of the upper structure.

Batter Operations
 
 
Always face the boom towards the batter edge that is being worked on, to guarantee a
 

quick reverse exit, in case the wall collapses toward the excavator.  

Lifting and Load Carrying

1 Lifting
.
Ensure you know the lifting capacity of the machine you are using. Lifting capacity will be
reduced if the machine is not on level ground.

Carrying a Load
When traversing with the load, keep the upper structure in line with the tracks, with the
load close to the ground.
 
 
Load Lifting Rules
Ensure
  you know SWL of the machine; this must be marked on the machine prior to
lifting.
  (SWL=Safe Working Load).

· A risk assessment and JHA shall be completed prior to any lift

· Only a qualified Dogger and Rigger can perform the lifting operation with the
excavator operator
·   Always inspect sling and attaching eyes before use
 
· There must be a provision for the attachment of sling, i.e. lifting eyes
· Never attach sling to bucket teeth or wrapped around the bucket
· If a shackle or a wire rope sling is more than 10% worn, it must be discarded.
· If using a chain sling you must never use a bolt to join two chains
· The formula to calculate SWL of wire rope is: Diameter in mm squared x 8 =

SWL in Kg .

· The formula to calculate the wire rope required for a specified load is: Square root
of the (load in Kg / 8) = Wire rope diameter in mm

 
 
Operations to be avoided
 
Excavation using the
 
dropping speed of work equipment

 
   

Operation of hitting the bucket against a

rock from a distance using a swing operation
.

 
 Park up and Shut Down
Parking-Up at End of Shift or Servicing
When   parking up at the end of your shift or for serving the excavator, park on flat
 
level ground in a safe location. For the service truck to approach the excavator the
following applies:

· Flat level ground

 
· Bucket set up for servicing  

· Engaged hydraulic lock

· Set turbo timer or idle down for 3-5 min
· During servicing you must be out of the cab and on the ground
· Make sure the excavator is parked at least 20 meters from High walls
· Don’t park up on ore mark-ups .
· If parking up near a protruding access / road barricade area off
· Always park the excavator at a safe distance from other vehicles, buildings
and people
   

 
 
Shutdown
Ensure machine is parked in a safe location, in neutral, lower all GET and that the park
brake has been applied.
 
 
Cabin Maintenance
Use the available shutdown time to clean the excavator cabin
Make sure you remove all rubbish from the excavator
Clean
 
all windows, mirrors and cabin handrails
 
Clean the dash area
Sweep the floor and remove all dirt from the cabin
Equipment Housekeeping
All equipment and related attachments shall be maintained in a clean and tidy
.
condition with adequate location/storage.
Documentation
It is important that all documentation be completed accurately and in line with site
requirements at completion of your shift.
Pre-start sheets for maintenance records
Time
  sheet for pay-role records
START – risk assessment of task to be carried out
Training documentation for training records
 End of Shift Inspections
Perform an end of shift inspection of the excavator, start at the front of the
excavator and working around and finish back to where you started. Main
items  to look for include:
Tire
  conditions
Oil Leaks
Fuel leaks
Wear and tear on the bucket
 
Damage to machine  

Breakdown Procedure / Operation

If the excavator you are operating breaks down then the following rule shall
apply:
.
Attempt to park the excavator in a safe area if possible
If the area is wet or if ground conditions are soft, if possible move to dry area
Lower bucket / hydraulic lock engaged
Shutdown engine
Notify Supervisor
 
Remain in cab until instructed further
 
 Trouble Shooting
  The four steps in the process of trouble shooting equipment faults
 
on your excavator are:
Stop
Identify or investigate
  Rectify if in scope  

Notify supervisor  

Transporting the Excavator

.

When loading or unloading turn the AEC switch to the off

position, to prevent the sudden movement of the machine. Set
the engine speed control to minimum.

 
 
 
Thank you
 

  
Any Questions?