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Operating a Bulldozer

Operative will be externally trained and
competent and have read the RA’s and
SSW’s relevant to the job they are
undertaking.

Staff will wear all the necessary PPE
provided and instructed.

Follow all safety instructions given and not
put themselves at risk.
Ensure that they make eye contact
before entering the danger zone of any machine or vehicle within the working
environment.
Daily Checks

Inspect the blade before use.
Ensure that it is fitted correctly prior to start up and all
Complete a daily walk around safety inspection of your Windows and mirrors must be adjusted and clean at all locking pin are fitEnsure you inspect and ensure that
machine that will include checking fluid levels before times. the blade is fitted and not damaged prior to start up Check your blind spots using 1 m rule and
completing a defect sheet-any defects should be The reversing camera and bleeper must be operational and check all fixing points and pins that they remain continue to start up procedure
reported to your manager and rectified as necessary.
at all times undamaged and safe. Ensure that the tracks are also
checked and idlers lubricated when necessary.ted
corectly
Basic Start Up Procedure

Before starting the engine, ensure the
Ensure that your seatbelt is handbrake is applied and all
worn at all times. Start engine on slow idle for 2 Confirm that all levers and pedals are bystanders are a safe distance away.
minutes before full power is engaged. in neutral Check that the the blade or ripper are
Start Work
in the lowered position

Basic Shut Down Procedure

Climb down from
Park machine in Allow the the machine using
Switch off
a safe area Lower blade Return all engine to idle Apply the Engine, remove three points of
and ripper
away from slowly to the control levers to for 2 minutes to handbrake keys and lock contact whilst
waste on a firm ground. neutral cool the engine the machine. using the handrails
level surface and turbo. and steps
provided.

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