TRUCK TYPE TRACTOR OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS
- Are you competent to drive truck type tractor ?
- If you´re not familiarized with the model ensure you´ve read the manufacturer instructions before operating.
- In any case the machine must be used according to the manufacturer instructions.
- The maintenance must be performed according to the official manufacturer service (usually included in the manufacturer instructions).
- Keep your machine clean of grease and oil in particular access to it.
- Prior to start check undercarriage condition and inspect for leaks or physical damages.
- Use the means provided for access and use both hands for support.
- Adjust the seat belt and seat position, fire extinguishers, check oil levels, clean glasses and check the control board lights.
- Ensure you know the traffic plan of mine or installation and follow it.
- Work areas must be restricted, otherwise contact with your supervisor.
- Always ensure your work area is clear of other machinery or personnel.
- Due to the possibility of overturning in this kind of machines, these tractors must be fitted with Rollover Protection System.
- Truck tractor must be operated carefully in slopes,avoiding travelling sideways, in a manner that increase the likelihood of overturning.
- For moving keep the blade as low as possible.
- Keep the work areas clean of rocks or obstacles where trucks or machinery can be damaged.
- Prior to start the work in a new area or shift, inspect the area checking unstable areas, above all in disposals and stockpiles, and after rains.
- In disposals or stockpiles, do berms or barriers to prevent the access of haulage trucks to the unstable or hazardous areas.
- In case of congested work areas or narrow work areas (land fills or located fills), request to your Supervisor signalers or assistant personnel to lead the manoeuvres.
- In the work of clearing, before starting to clear in rugged areas of dense vegetation, inspect the area for potential risks like pits, cracks, etc.
- When possible work down the slope.
- Always park the machine in a flat and safe area, out of the work area of other machines.
- Always If you´re in doubt, contact with your Supervisor
