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SUBJECT: DOZER OPERATIONS Document No.: UNI-UGA-HSE-WI-0003

DOZER OPERATIONS

The Dozer is a track vehicle that is used to push soil around, gather soil into heaps, and the front
blade can be used for grading and levelling the terrain. The Dozer operator will also experience the
same workplace hazards as the other plant equipment operators as they work in the same vicinity
as each other. Generally the noise levels inside the cab of the TLB do not exceed the 85 dB (A)
level, but some plant do generate noise above this level. The recent noise study on the equipment
should be consulted to determine if operators need to wear hearing protection. Other exposures
while operating the plant equipment will include heat stress, and dust inhalation.

PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS WHILST OPERATING

 Coveralls
 Safety shoes with steel toe cap
 Hearing protection (Ear muffs or ear plugs)
 An FFP2 dust mask.
 For areas where chemical vapour is prevalent, a 3M 6300 respirator should be worn.

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GENERAL OPERATIONS
NO. JOB STEPS POTENTIAL HAZARD RECOMMENDED ACTION

1 Complete the first parade Equipment may fail to work properly Ensure that the plant is thoroughly
form and test the plant on the working face if it is not inspected prior to use, and that no
equipment thoroughly. thoroughly inspected prior to use. unserviceable plant is used.

2 Working face operations 1. Noise in cab. 1. The operator is to wear hearing

will include: pushing, protection while the plant is
2. Thermal stress in summer
spreading and compacting operational.
months.
soil and / or cover material.
2. Fans inside the cab are to be
3. Plant could injure persons on
switched on. Operator to drink
the site.
the required amount of fluids
4. Operator could drive into other during the shift.
vehicles.
3. Operators are to be aware of
5. Plant could get stuck in mud. persons working in and around
6. Fire in equipment. the work area. Do not drive if you
are unsure.
7. Vehicle could capsize while
ascending or descending steep 4. Operator to keep a look out for
slopes. all approaching vehicles.

8. Operator is exposed to dust 5. Do not drive into areas where

beyond the Occupational there is a high probability of
Exposure Limit. getting stuck.

9. Equipment may drive into 6. If a fire or smouldering is noticed,

trenches or other hazardous do not place the equipment in
areas. danger. Move to a secure
location and contact the
necessary person. Plant to be
fitted with fire extinguisher.

7. The plant should not drive up or

down slopes that have an incline
of greater than 30 degrees.

8. The cab is to be sealed properly

and the operator is to wear an
FFP2 dust mask, or respirator.

9. Operator to be aware of
hazardous areas on site.

3 At the end of the shift the 1. Injuries to eyes from flying 1. Operator must wear rain suit and
vehicle must be cleaned particles. goggles while cleaning plant
and parked. equipment.
2. Equipment may start to sink
into ground 2. Park equipment on hard ground.

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NO. JOB STEPS POTENTIAL HAZARD RECOMMENDED ACTION

4 Alighting the vehicle.
If the operator alights the vehicle on
the working face, he may be injured
by pieces of glass, wire, nails, etc
protruding from the ground, and
penetrating his footwear.
Operator to ensure that he wears
safety shoes at all times, and does
not jump off the equipment, but
descends carefully.

5 Operator must complete

last parade on vehicle.

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