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Operating a Loading Shovel

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

Read and understood the operators
handbook.

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

Complete a daily walk around safety inspection Windows and mirrors must be adjusted and
of your machine that will include checking fluid clean at all times. Inspect the bucket or grab before use. Check your blind spots using 1 m rule
levels before completing a defect sheet-any Ensure that it is fitted correctly prior to start up
defects should be reported to your manager The reversing camera and bleeper must be and all locking pin are fitted corectly and continue to start up procedure
and rectified as necessary. operational at all times

Basic Start Up Procedure

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

Basic Shut Down Procedure

Climb down from
Park machine in Allow the the machine using
Switch off
Lower the
a safe area bucket, grab or Return all engine to idle Engine, remove three points of
Apply the
away from forks 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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Reviewed April 2024