SAFETY BULLETIN # 010

HEAVY EQUIPMENT – EXCAVATORS

Before any mechanical excavator is used, a work permit must be obtained from the appropriate authority.

In most cases, the permit will require that an initial hand dig be made to locate underground pipelines or cables.

Operators or excavators must possess a valid Saudi Arab Government license for the machine and a valid SAUDI ARAMCO certificate issued by the SAUDI ARAMCO Heavy Equipment Operator Testing Unit.

Outriggers must be fully extended when operating a mechanical excavator so fitted.

An attendant must be appointed and during operations, must be positioned so that he can guide and assist the operator in his work.

Excavators with a swinging motion must have a clearance of at least 0.6 meter (2 feet) from fixed objects all round.

Booms on excavators must be latched before travel.

BIBLIOGRAPHY: CONSTRUCTION SAFETY MANUAL

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