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This document provides safety procedures for operating an excavator. It outlines required personal protective equipment and general safety instructions including pre-start checks, operating the equipment safely, and parking procedures. Specific risks that require control like overhead power lines, digging, and traffic are identified. Proper digging procedures involving utility location and safe excavation depths are covered. Driving and operation guidelines address seatbelt use, control lever functions, emergency stops, and prohibitions against operating near people or on steep slopes. After use, the excavator must be parked on level ground with attachments lowered and hydraulic pressure released.

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Excavator Sop PDF

This document provides safety procedures for operating an excavator. It outlines required personal protective equipment and general safety instructions including pre-start checks, operating the equipment safely, and parking procedures. Specific risks that require control like overhead power lines, digging, and traffic are identified. Proper digging procedures involving utility location and safe excavation depths are covered. Driving and operation guidelines address seatbelt use, control lever functions, emergency stops, and prohibitions against operating near people or on steep slopes. After use, the excavator must be parked on level ground with attachments lowered and hydraulic pressure released.

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Safe Operating Procedure GRF Contracting Pty Ltd

PPE Required Excavator


SOP Excavator
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General Safety Instructions


• Complete pre-start checklist
• Read Manufacturers Operation Manual
• Report any faults or damage to GRF Contracting Pty Ltd
• Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery
• Do not operate equipment near pedestrians or people
• Do not operate without the appropriate PPE as detailed
Risk Assessment
• Assess the immediate work area for any hazards
• Control or eliminate all the risks associated with the hazards
General Engine Safety • Hazards to check for that may require risk control-
• Refuelling - Do not smoke, or introduce ignition source, always turn engine Overhead power lines Working at height
off and allow engine to cool first, relieve fuel pressure by loosening cap
slowly, wipe clean any fuel spills prior to re-start, If fuel spilled on clothes Digging Falling objects
change clothes, ensure cap is replaced & store fuel vessel away from work Confined space High Voltage
area Traffic & moving machinery Any stored energy
• Do not breathe fuel vapour & replace cap securely after fuelling Stored energy – air, hydraulic, electricity, pressure
• Do not operate engine without adequate ventilation
• Beware of hot surfaces on engine & other parts
Digging Safety
• Always contact Dial Before You Dig prior to performing any digging to identify
underground services
• Do not dig deeper than 1.5m without shoring
• Beware of oxygen deficiencies and gas build up in pits and holes

Operating Safety Instructions • Never operate the machine with another person helping as they can be
• All operators must be trained and hold appropriate certification or licence • crushed
• Do not operate the machine under the influence of drugs or alcohol • Always contact Dial Before You Dig prior to performing any digging to
• Always wear seat belt identify underground services
• Obey Danger, Warning and Caution labels on the machine • Do not dig deeper than 1.5M without shoring
• Report any damage to the cabin (ROPS) structure and cease use • Beware of oxygen deficiencies and gas build up in pits and holes
• Ensure ground conditions will support the machine and load • Ensure adequate clearance for full swing of machine
• Study the control levers and ensure you understand each control at low • Ensure all mirrors in place prior to operation
• engine speed prior to normal use • Sound horn before moving and when turning
• Never operate machine near overhead power lines • Always check clearances before driving under objects
• Do not use the boom as a crane • Never carry additional persons
• Do not drive near ledges • Check for pipes and buried cables before you dig
• Do not allow persons with the excavator working range • Do not jump on or off the machine at any time
• Keep all parts of body within the frame at all times • Never operate the excavator in the vicinity of children
• Always ensure operator is seated with seat belt fastened prior to starting • Avoid turning engine off or applying park brake when moving as
• Bring machine to a stop before shifting controls machine could stop abruptly causing load to shift or fall
• Ensure the lock lever is in the lock position when starting and during warm • Never open the radiator cap when the engine is running or hot
Ensure you know where the emergency stop lever is before starting • Always park on flat level ground and engage park brake
• up • Always stop the engine before removing or changing equipment or
• If the swing frame has been turn 180 deg the travel directions will be in • attachments & release hydraulic pressure (see manual)
• reverse • Do not service, attempt to repair or modify machine unless competent
• After operation and without engine off and parked with keys removed
• -Park the excavator on flat level and firm ground • If the machine tips – do not jump, brace yourself, stay in cab, keep
• -Lower the attachments to the ground seatbelt fastened, hold on and lean away from point of contact
• -Stop the engine
• -Release pressure trapped in the hydraulic system
• -Lock all control levers & remove the key Driving on slopes
• Ensure the excavator is secured adequately when transporting • When driving down hill use low gear, low speed and do not engage
• If loading on a trailer or a truck ensure ramps are secured adequately to • neutral
the trailer or vehicle to ensure they do not become detached as excavator • Avoid excessively steep slopes and never drive across them
can suddenly roll over if the ramps drop • Avoid turning on steep slope
• Always ensure the cab type machines have an emergency hammer/pick • Keep the bucket low to the ground
• on board for breaking glass in case of danger
• Never operate or start the machine from outside the cab or seat as you
could move the controls the wrong way and cause serious injury.

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