Fatal Alert Construction 92-05: Equipment operator

EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

POSTER # Const. 92-05

AGE: 21 EXPERIENCE: 13 MONTHS AREA: NORTH CENTRAL B.C.

While land clearing, the crawler loader operator drove too close to the edge of a 45 degree slope. When the soft ground began to give way, he tried to back up and the loader rolled onto its left side. The operator, who wasn't wearing a seat belt, tried to jump clear but was pinned between the ROPS canopy and the ground.

EMPLOYERS:

You should ensure that workers receive proper direction and instruction in the safe performance of their duties. You must provide written safe work procedures that should include the safe operation of machinery and the proper use of safety equipment. Work procedures must be monitored and enforced.

WORKERS:

You must follow all written safe work procedures and use the safety equipment provided.

This poster is part of an archival collection of WCB health and safety posters, dating from 1969 until the present time. At the time this poster was originally produced, it reflected the current WCB requirements. In all cases, today's WCB regulation and requirements must be applied to the situation shown in each poster.