Falls from Heavy Equipment

Workers who operate, maintain, or Remember This work on heavy equipment are at risk of  Keep steps and walking surfaces clear of mud, falling. snow, grease, and fluids to prevent slips and falls when climbing on or off equipment. Brent’s Story  Use hand and step holds — keep one foot and Brent was using a backhoe attached to a large two hands, or both feet and one hand, in tractor to dig a trench on a construction site. The contact with the equipment at all times. steps to the tractor seat were covered in mud. Brent slipped on the steps, fell when climbing  Do not try to jump off the equipment. down from the tractor, and broke his leg.  Avoid carrying materials or tools when climbing on or off equipment.  How could this incident have been prevented?  Wear appropriate footwear.

 Have you ever known anyone that fell off a piece of heavy equipment? What happened?

How can we stay safe today? What will we do at the worksite to prevent falls from heavy equipment?

OSHA Regulation: 1926.1053

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Falls from Heavy Equipment

 Keep steps and walking surfaces clear of mud, snow, grease, and fluids to prevent slips and falls when climbing on or off equipment.  Use hand and step holds — keep one foot and two hands, or both feet and one hand, in contact with the equipment at all times.