Madawalabu

University

Chapter 5
Equipment Operation

A. Safety
Instructor: Andualem Endris (M.Sc)
andu0117@yahoo.com
School of Engineering,
Construction Technology & Management Department
Signs and symbols
 Visible at all times

 Danger signs

 Caution signs

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Exit signs
 Legible red letters

 Or
red background with legible
white letters

CLOSED CLOSED

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Safety instruction
signs/directional signs
 Safety instruction signs

 Directional signs

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Traffic signs

 Use at points of hazard

 Placeat 50m from points of

hazard

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Accident prevention
tags
 Temporary means of warning
employees

 Notbe used in place of accident

prevention signs

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Requirements for
flagmen

 Red flags at least

18 inches
square

 Sign paddles

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Requirements for
flagmen

 In darkness—red lights

 Warning garment

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Construction equipment
 Adjacent
to
a highway
• Unattended at night

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Construction equipment
 Adjacent to construction areas

 Providelights or
reflectors

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Equipment inspection
 Operate on an off-highway
jobsite

 Notopen to
public traffic

 Beginning of
each shift
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Inspect for:
 Service breakers

 Tires

 Brakes

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Inspect for:
 Operating controls

 Safety devices

 Seat belts

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Inspect for:
 Lights

 Fire extinguishers

 Reflectors

 Other
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
Correct all defects
 Beforeequipment is placed in
service

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Operating equipment in
reverse: Do if
 Theequipment has a reverse
signal alarm distinguishable
from the surrounding noise
level, or

 Anemployee signals that it is

safe to do so

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B. Equipment Utilization
 Utilization is working time
duration, not calendar duration

 Utilization data are:

• Work load
• Speed
• Environment
 (See Chapter 3: Productivity)
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C. Technology
 Automation of Equipment
• The introduction of new mechanized equipment
in construction has had a profound effect on the
cost and productivity of construction as well as
the methods used for construction itself.
• An exciting example of innovation in this regard
is the introduction of computer microprocessors
on tools and equipment. As a result, the
performance and activity of equipment can be
continually monitored and adjusted for
improvement.

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Thank You
STAY SAFE!

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