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Safety Section (D6T LGP (OEM)) WEBM1000
Operator Station
b. Slow down when it is necessary to go over
rough terrain.
8. Minimize vibrations for a long work cycle or a
long t
ravel distance.
a. Use machine
s that are equipped with
suspension systems.
b. Use the ride control system on Track-Type
Tra
ctors.
c. If no ride control system is available, reduce
speed in or
der to prevent bounce.
d. Haul the machines between workplaces.
9. Less operator comfort may be caused by other
ri
sk factors. The following guidelines can be
effective in order to provide better operator
comfort:
a. Ad
just the seat and adjust the controls in
or
der to achieve good posture.
b. Adjust the mirrors in order to minimize twisted
postu
re.
c. Provide breaks in order to reduce long
pe
riods of sitting.
d. Avoid jumping
from the cab.
e. Minimize repeated handling of loads and
lift
ing of loads.
f. Minimize any shocks and impacts during
spo
rts and leisure activities.
Sources
The vibration information and calculation procedure
is based on “ISO/TR 25398 Mechanical Vibration -
Guideline for the assessment of exposure to whole
body vibration of ride on operated earthmoving
machines”. Harmonized data is measured by
international institutes, organizations and
manufacturers.
This literature provides info
rm
ation about assessing
the whole body vibration exposure of operators of
earthmoving equipment. The method is based on
measured vibration emission under real working
conditions for all machines.
You should check the original directive. This
d
oc
ument summarizes part of the content of the
applicable law. This document is not meant to
substitute the original sources. Other parts of these
documents are based on information from the United
Kingdom Health and Safety Executive.
Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual,
SEBU82
57
, “The European Union Physical Agents
(Vibration) Directive 2002/44/EC” for more
information about vibration.
Consult your local Caterpi
llar de
aler for more
information about machine features that minimize
vibration levels. Consult your local Caterpillar dealer
about safe machine operation.
Use the following web site in or
der
to find your local
dealer:
Caterpillar, Inc.
www.cat.com
Operator Station
Any modifications to the inside of the operator
station should not project into the operator space or
into the space for the companion seat (if equipped).
The addition of a radio, fire extinguisher, and other
equipment must be installed so that the defined
operator space and the space for the companion
seat (if equipped) is maintained. Any item that is
brought into the cab should not project into the
defined operator space or the space for the
companion seat (if equipped). A lunch box or other
loose items must be secured. Objects must not pose
an impact hazard in rough terrain or in the event of a
rollover.
Guards
(Operator Protection)
There are different types of guards that are used to
protect the operator. The machine and the machine
application determines the type of guard that should
be used.
A daily inspection of the guar
ds is
required in order
to check for structures that are bent, cracked or
loose. Never operate a machine with a damaged
structure.
The operator becomes exposed to a hazardous
sit
ua
tion if the machine is used improperly or if poor
operating techniques are used. This situation can
occur even though a machine is equipped with an
appropriate protective guard. Follow the established
operating procedures that are recommended for
your machine.