Share, review, and discuss these heavy equipment safety tips with your equipment operators to reduce the chances of an incident.

1. Blind spots

• Heavy equipment operators must be 100 percent sure that no one is behind them or in their blind spots when moving, even if this involves getting out of the machine and checking.
• If vision is limited, have a spotter stand in a safe, visible position to guide and direct you.
• Inform those working around you for the day of your blind spots and require them to make eye contact with you before coming in the equipment’s vicinity.
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