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8-304 Take cover when the warning alarm is sounded.

8-305 Stay alert whenever you are working near heavy equipment.
Listen for back-up alarms and be aware of equipment location
and travel path at all times.

8-306 If it is necessary to follow a haul truck, allow at least 100 feet to
the rear and stay in view of the operator's side-view mirrors.

8-307 Operate equipment at a safe distance from high voltage lines.
See Rule 8-601.

8-308 Use extreme caution and stay away from the edge when leveling
stockpiles. Always maintain a berm.

8-309 Do not work under buckets or shovels, draglines, front-end
loaders, and other equipment unless blocked or otherwise made
safe. Follow LOTO/BO procedures for Mobile Equipment.
Equipment must be in a zero mechanical state.

8-310 Do not place yourself between operating equipment, and the
base of highwalls, or embankments.

8-311 Before approaching any equipment, signal to the operator,
maintain eye contact and wait for operator’s response.

8-312 Do not park light vehicles and other small equipment (i.e. pick-up
trucks, skid-steer, -manlifts etc.) behind or in front of large
mobile equipment at any time.

8-313 Do not place material or objects that obstruct the operators view.

8-314 Check location of fellow workers and other machinery or
vehicles before operating equipment and sound the horn prior to
movement.

8-315 When you must leave mobile equipment unattended make sure
that you place the equipment in proper gear, lower all ground -
engaging tools, set the brakes, shut off engine, and chock the
wheels/tracks. When repairs are required, follow the “Lockout
Tagout and Blockout Procedures” for mobile equipment.

8-316 Use three points of contact and face vehicle when mounting and
dismounting mobile equipment.

8-317 Document and report ALL safety defects on mobile equipment to
your supervisor (i.e. steps, wipers, lights, alarms, horn, cracks in
windshield).

8-318 Keep decks and walkways free of grease, oil, mud and debris to
avoid slip/trip/fall hazard. Do not allow tools or similar items to
lay on the deck or walkway when in use.

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