Falls from Moving Machinery

This information is provided by: The Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR)

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One of the most dangerous jobs facing construction workers involves working with and around equipment used to handle materials.

Preventing Injuries from Equipment
Review the entire operators manual for work with a new piece of equipment.

Check the equipment and controls every day before you begin work.

Always put the transmission in park, shut off the motor and set the brakes before working on equipment.

Keep grease and fluids off the walking surfaces to prevent slips and falls. Use three points of contact when entering and exiting equipment (such as two hands and 1 foot).

Prevent rollovers by not traveling on or working parallel to speak grades, embankments, or unstable soil.

If possible, operate equipment that has a ROPS (Rollover protective structure) and fasten seat belt if equipment is rolling over or out of control do not jump if it has a ROPS and seat belt; you have a better chance of riding it out with a our ROPS and your seat belt fastened.

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