Machine Hazards

Machine Hazards

• Pinch points, cut points, and crush points exist within close reach of the operator’s cab.
• Lift arms raise and lower the loader bucket near the operator’s cab.
• The loader bucket is mounted in front of the operator and can be rolled forward or tilted back within inches of the operator.
• Control levers, pedals, and a parking brake are arranged in the compact operator’s cab.
• It is easy to bump the various controls well in the operator’s cab.
• Workers have been crushed between lift arms and the skid loader
• Loader buckets have dropped onto workers
• Loader buckets have rolled back and crushed a worker’s legs
• Operators need to be very aware of personnel and job site hazards