What Can Happen
Crushed arms, legs, or body
Hearing loss
Illness or death from carbon monoxide
or nitrous oxide poisoning
Before Use
Conduct a pre-startup inspection of the machine every day to look for broken, missing or damaged
parts; make the necessary repairs or replacements
Keep the machine clean – especially steps, hand rails, pedals, grab irons, and the floor of the cab;
slippery surfaces are very hazardous
Remove or secure loose items in the driver area that could interfere with operating controls
When mounting the machine, use the hand rails, ladders, and steps provided, not the controls or the
steering wheel – use the three point contact method
During Use
Keep the bucket as low as possible when turning and transporting
Level the machine, use the stabilizers and operate the backhoe only from the driver's seat
Dump the bucket uphill if possible when operating on a slope
If you must dump the bucket downhill, swing around slowly to avoid tipping the machine
If using the backhoe as a hoist, keep the weight over the back of the machine – never the side –
to avoid tipping
Be sure your load is balanced and move the boom slowly to avoid swaying
An elevated loader changes the centre of gravity of the tractor and can cause the tractor to tip under
conditions that would normally be safe
USING BACKHOES OR LOADERS
WSPS.CA
