Working around mobile and stationary equipment can expose miners and others on-site to a range of physical and environmental hazards. This course discusses pre-operational equipment checks, seat belt use, equipment blind spots, and communication methods. It also illustrates hazards of working around highwalls, piles, conveyors, and other mining equipment.
• State why wearing seat belts is important
• Describe ways to improve visibility
• List common workplace communication methods
• List the steps in a pre-operational check
• Identify best practices for operating mobile equipment
• Identify procedures for safely working around highwalls and piles
• Identify best practices for refueling and parking mobile equipment
• Identify best practices for working around stationary equipment
• State the purpose of equipment guarding
• State the purpose of an emergency stop cord
• Identify best practices for avoiding ejected material hazards
• Identify best practices for avoiding airborne dust hazards
