On a construction site, safety of man and machinery should always be the topmost priority. Like any piece of heavy machinery, motor graders provide inherent risks when in use. Improper usage can swiftly result in harm to the operator or nearby construction workers, or even death.
Following our motor grader safety advice will assist to keep everyone on the job site, including operators, safe. Also, it will guard against harm to your motor grader.
Operator Safety
In general, operator safety refers to actions conducted inside the grader’s cab. The operator can minimise any danger to themselves while the motor grader is in use in a variety of ways:
- Before you start the machine, make sure your seatbelt and hardhat are on.
- As soon as it starts, look for any warning lights and listen for any odd noises.
- Ensure sure nothing is blocking your view out the windows.
- Clean up any debris on the cab floor.
- Never let anyone accompany you inside the cab while the machine is running.
Operation Safety
These recommendations will aid in preventing mishaps that might put the operator and other workers’ lives in danger when the motor grader is running, moving, and grading:
- On a slope, avoid rotating the grader.
- On rocky terrain, slow down.
- Be alert for any hazards up above.
- Keep your speed constant and slow at all times.
- When descending a hill, keep the grader in gear.
Worker Safety
Construction workers on the ground frequently need to be close to the grader while it is in use. To reduce any risk to them, it is necessary to adhere to the following safety precautions:
- Workers and the operator should be able to communicate clearly.
- When the machine is in use, use flashing safety lights.
- While grading, flag the ends of the moldboard.
- When turning the grader around, the operator must always make sure the path is clear.
- Whenever time the blade is lifted, nobody should ever be working beneath it.
 Machine Safety
The motor grader will be protected from harm and unnecessary wear and tear with the use of machine safety procedures. A few of these steps will also help to guarantee operator security:
- Always apply the handbrake and park the grader on a level surface.
- While the machine is parked, lock the blade.
- When the machine is left unattended, the blade becomes ground.
- When leaving the machine parked and unattended, always lock the cab.
- Make sure the grader is kept up-to-date, and get a specialist to handle any repairs.
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