JOINT GP-UNIV- 4975010 - Caterpillar

you start the machine, perform a walk-around inspection in order to ensure that there are no hazards around the machine.While the machine is in operation, constantly survey the area around the machine in order to identify potential hazards as hazards become visible around the machine.Your machine may be equipped with visual aids. Some examples of visual aids are Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) and mirrors. Before operating the machine, ensure that the visual aids are in proper working condition and that the visual aids are clean. Adjust the visual aids using the procedures that are located in this Operation and Maintenance Manual. If equipped, the Work Area Vision System shall be adjusted according to Operation and Maintenance Manual, SEBU8157, "Work Area Vision System". If equipped, the Cat Detect Object Detection shall be adjusted according to the Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Cat Detect Object Detection" for your machine.It may not be possible to provide direct visibility on large machines to all areas around the machine. Appropriate job site organization is required in order to minimize hazards that are caused by restricted visibility. Job site organization is a collection of rules and procedures that coordinates machines and people that work together in the same area. Examples of job site organization include the following:
Safety instructions
Controlled patterns of machine movement and vehicle movement
Workers that direct safe movement of traffic
Restricted areas
Operator training
Warning symbols or warning signs on machines or on vehicles
A system of communication
Communication between workers and operators prior to approaching the machineModifications of the machine configuration by the user that result in a restriction of visibility shall be evaluated.