Safe Work Procedures - Manitoba Heavy Construction Association

Safe Work ProcedureSkidsteer OperationFacility: Written By: Approved By: Date Created Date of Last Revision:Hazards Present: PPE or Devices Required: Additional Training Required:Vehicle or property damge Steel toed bootsSerious injury Eye protection Operator training/certificationPinch points Hand protectionOther workers Hard HatOther equipmentSlips/TripsSafe Work Procedure:1 Perform pretrip inspection and record in daily log2 Start using cold start procedure and three point contact rule for entering machine3 Check back up alarm, all gauges and hydraulics4 Check brakes before proceeding to work area5 Turn on beacon lights6 Inspect work area before starting7 In tight areas or where is heavy with traffic use a spotter8 Load only what weight the skidsteer can haul9 Transport the load as close to the ground as possible10 Dump the load as close to the delivery area as possible11 Always be aware of other workers in the area12 Park on level ground with the attachments resting on the ground13 Park and secure machine14 Exit machine using 3 point contactIf an emergency situation occurs while conducting this task, or there is an equipment malfunction, engagethe emergency stop and follow the lock out procedureREPORT ANY HAZARDOUS SITUATIONS TO YOUR SUPERVISORGuidance Documents/Standards:MB Workplace Safety & Health Act & Regulations:This Safe Work Procedure will be reviewed any timethe task, equipment or materials change and at aminimum of every three years6 Personal Protective Equipment Reviewed By Worker Rep/ WSH Committee:16 Machies, Tools and Robots20 Vehicular and Pedestrian Traffic22 Powered Mobile EquipmentDate: