Webspecific guidance and safe working distances when undertaking the following activities in the vicinity of National Grid gas pipes: use of explosives/blasting operations, piling, boring, construction works, demolition, deep excavations, road planing, levelling. Contact the plant protection team on 0800 688 588 for the minimum safe working distances.
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WebMinimum safe working distances Always contact our Plant Protection team for electricity plans before carrying out any works. Near National Grid electricity cables: Before carrying out any work near to National Grid cables, contact our Plant Protection team on 0800 688 588. Dig trial holes by hand to work out the exact location of
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Webequipment is moving or engaged (ex. movement of an arm or bucket of an excavator, rotation of an auger, lifting of a load with a forklift, raising/lowering of a man lift, etc.). 1. The Exclusion Zone must meet the following minimum requirements: • A minimum distance of 10 feet from all heavy equipment and loads being moved by the equipment;
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WebNov 11, 2014 · Safe Digging Practices If digging in the tolerance zone, document the dig by using tools, like the Hit Kit to properly mark your excavation site and keep your project in compliance with state requirements. If an excavator is required to enter a confined space, understand that the entrant must test the air quality before entering.
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Websafe shelters. • Indicate response times necessary for all workers to reach safe shelters. • Specify approaches for determining when to suspend outdoor work activities, and when to resume outdoor work activities. • Account for the time required to evacuate customers and members of the public, and the time needed for workers to reach safety.
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WebIf any part of the equipment while traveling will get closer than 20 feet to the power line, the employer must ensure that a dedicated spotter who is in continuous contact with the driver/operator is used. The dedicated spotter must: 1926.1411 (b) (4) (i) Be positioned to effectively gauge the clearance distance. 1926.1411 (b) (4) (ii)
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WebIf employees will be working at elevations greater than 900 meters (3,000 feet) above mean sea level, the employer shall determine minimum approach distances by multiplying the distances in this table by the correction factor in Table V-4 corresponding to the altitude of the work. 2 For single-phase systems, use voltage-to-ground.
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WebSAFETY ZONES AND NON-SKID AREAS WILL: A. Increase student awareness for safety practices. B. Provide a usable work area. C. Increase learning proficiency. D. Promote proper machine use. E. Indicate the proper areas from which to operate a machine. IV. COLORS FOR SAFETY ZONES AND NON-SKID AREAS A. Safety Zones: Paint may …
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WebThe competent person is responsible formanaging safety on the excavation site, and they must have boththe experience to anticipate dangerous conditions, andthe authorityto quickly fix them. The purpose of this App isto provide a tool for the competent person to carry outthis task efficiently. This app allows the
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Web360 Excavators (Diggers) 60 180 Backhoe Loaders (Digger Loader) 66 Loading Shovels 67 Skid Steer Loaders 68 Trenchers 70 Graders 71 Bulldozers (Crawler tractors) 72 The Health and Safety at Work Order places duties on everyone, and states that Information, Instruction, Training and Supervision must be provided.
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WebFeatures At A Glance. Work at a Safe Distance. When used in a potentially hazardous application, remote control allows the operator to dig, lift, and track from a safe working distance. Lower potential injuries from slips, trips and falls when climbing on and off machines. Remove operator risk from machine rollover or sliding.
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WebThese excavators may dig 10-15m below water level. The slopes must be treated as significant hazards. Edge protection should be placed around any water filled excavation and rescue facilities provided. Quarries should be designed to avoid overhangs. Faces should be dressed prior to work activity taking place below.
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Webspecific guidance and safe working distances when undertaking the following activities in the vicinity of National Grid gas pipes: use of explosives/blasting operations, piling, boring, construction works, demolition, deep excavations, road planing, levelling. Contact the plant protection team on 0800 688 588 for the minimum safe working distances.
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WebSep 13, 2022 · Safe excavator operation is much easier when the equipment isn't treated like a big kids' toy. 8. Don't Destabilize the Work Surface. A critical element of excavator safety is keeping the surface surrounding the digger stable. It can be well-prepared and stable at the start of the day, but if you start to dig underneath the machinery, it
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WebSAFETY ZONES AND NON-SKID AREAS WILL: A. Increase student awareness for safety practices. B. Provide a usable work area. C. Increase learning proficiency. D. Promote proper machine use. E. Indicate the proper areas from which to operate a machine. IV. COLORS FOR SAFETY ZONES AND NON-SKID AREAS A. Safety Zones: Paint may …
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WebSafe Work Procedure – Excavator . Please refer to and review the equipment manual prior to performing maintenance or operating for safety features, instructions and manufactures information for the specific machine. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Hearing protection while operating machine . Hi-Vis clothing and hard hat when outside machine
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WebJul 5, 2022 · Heavy equipment should not be allowed to operate close to the excavation as it can cause cave-in. Working tools and other materials should not be placed too close to the edge of the excavation. Distance of over one meter (1m) is advised. Excavation should be inspected before work commence by a competent person.
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WebSafe Work Procedure – Excavator . Please refer to and review the equipment manual prior to performing maintenance or operating for safety features, instructions and manufactures information for the specific machine. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Hearing protection while operating machine . Hi-Vis clothing and hard hat when outside machine
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WebThis page covers safe working practices for operating tracked 360° excavators and walking excavators in forestry and other tree work. When the machine is used for lifting, the Lifting
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WebBarricades forming a perimeter at least 10 feet away from the equipment to prevent unauthorized personnel from entering the work area. In areas where obstacles prevent the barricade from being at least 10 feet away, the barricade must be as far from the equipment as feasible. 1926.1410 (d) (9)
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