Alamo 3109 manual Federal Laws and Regulations

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SAFETY

SAFETY

Federal Laws and Regulations

This section is intended to explain in broad terms the concept and effect of federal laws and regulations concerning employer and employee equipment operators. This section is not intended as a legal interpretation of the law and should not be considered as such.

Employer-Employee Operator Regulations

U.S. Public Law 91-596 (The Williams-Steiger Occupational and Health Act of 1970) OSHA

This Act Seeks:

“...to assure so far as possible every working man and woman in the nation safe and healthful working conditions and to preserve our human resources...”

DUTIES

Sec. 5 (a) Each employer-

(1)shall furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to his employees;

(2)shall comply with occupational safety and health standards promulgated under this Act.

(b)Each employee shall comply with occupational safety and health standards and all rules, regulations and orders issued pursuant to this Act which are applicable to his own actions and conduct.

OSHA Training Requirements

Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations Part 1928.57(a)(6). www.osha.gov

Operator instructions. At the time of initial assignment and at least annually thereafter, the employer shall instruct every employee who operates an agricultural tractor and implements in the safe operating practices and servicing of equipment with which they are or will be involved, and of any other practices dictated by the work environment.

Keep all guards in place when the machine is in operation; Permit no riders on equipment

Stop engine, disconnect the power source, and wait for all machine movement to stop before servicing, adjusting, cleaning or unclogging the equipment, except where the machine must be running to be properly serviced or maintained, in which case the employer shall instruct employees as to all steps and procedures which are necessary to safely service or maintain the equipment.

Make sure everyone is clear of machinery before starting the engine, engaging power, or operating the machine.

Employer Responsibilities:

To ensure employee safety during Tractor and Implement operation, it is the employer’s responsibility to:

1.Train the employee in the proper and safe operation of the Tractor and Implement.

2.Require that the employee read and fully understand the Tractor and Implement Operator’s manual.

3.Permit only qualified and properly trained employees to operate the Tractor and Implement.

4.Maintain the Tractor and Implement in a safe operational condition and maintain all shields and guards on the equipment.

5.Ensure the Tractor is equipped with a functional ROPS and seat belt and require that the employee operator securely fasten the safety belt and operate with the ROPS in the raised position at all times.

6.Forbid the employee operator to carry additional riders on the Tractor or Implement.

7.Provide the required tools to maintain the Tractor and Implement in a good safe working condition and provide the necessary support devices to secure the equipment safely while performing repairs and service.

8.Require that the employee operator stop operation if bystanders or passersby come within 300 feet.

Child Labor Under 16 Years of Age

Some regulations specify that no one under the age of 16 may operate power machinery. It is your responsibility to know what these regulations are in your own area or situation. (Refer to U.S. Dept. of Labor, Employment Standard Administration, Wage & Home Division, Child Labor Bulletin #102.)

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Contents 3109 To the Owner/Operator/Dealer Table of Contents Maintenance Section Safety Section Safety General Safety Instructions and Practices3109 01/11 Safety Section Operator Safety Instructions and Practices Equipment Operation Safety Instructions and Practices SG-36 Safety Safety 3109 01/11 Safety Section SL-33 SPU-2 Safety Transporting Safety Instructions and Practices Maintenance and Service Safety Instructions and Practices Safety Storage and Parking Safety Instructions and Practices Concluding Safety Instructions and PracticesDecal Location QTY Level Description Model Name Loader Positions 3109 01/11 Safety Section Loader Safety Safety Safety Federal Laws and Regulations Introduction Section Introduction Introduction Introduction Before Operating this Machine Page Assembly and Connecting the Loader Section Assembly Assembly InstructionsAssembly Proper Ballasting and Wheel Spacing Dismounting Loader and Mounting Loader to Tractor Dismounting Loader Mounting LoaderInstalling Bucket Level Indicator Asm-L-0169Attaching Pin on Bucket Assembling Quick Attach Device Installing Quick Attach Device When Connecting an Attachment to the Loader Quick Hitch Assembly Operation Section Operation Standard Equipment and Specifications Operator Requirements Operation Personal Protective Equipment PPE Rops and Seat Belt Tractor RequirementsTractor Lighting and SMV Emblem Getting On and Off the Tractor Tractor BallastBoarding the Tractor Dismounting the TractorStarting the Tractor Pre-Operation Inspection and Service Tractor Pre-Operation Inspection/Service Loader Pre-Operation Inspection and ServiceMount Assembly OPS-L-0007B Do not Operate an Unsafe Tractor or Front END Loader Front END Loader PRE-OPERATION Inspection Driving the Tractor and Loader Driving the Tractor and Loader Operating the Tractor and Loader Operation Operation SL-33 Operation Operating the Loader Filling the BucketOperation Lifting the Load Carrying the LoadDumping the Bucket Lowering the Bucket Operating with Float Control Loading from a Bank Operation Peeling and Scraping Loading LOW Trucks or Spreaders from a Pile Backfilling Operation Handling Large Heavy Objects Operating Bale Spear Transporting the Tractor and Implement Loader StorageShutting Down the Implement Operation Transporting on Public Roadways Operation Hauling the Tractor and Implement Troubleshooting Guide Trouble Possible Cause Possible RemedyProblem Possible Cause Remedy Maintenance Section Maintenance 3109 01/11 Maintenance Section Lubrication Schedule Daily Maintenance Cylinder Service Lift and Bucket Cylinder DisassemblyLift and Bucket Cylinder Reassembly StorageMaintenance Proper Torque for Fasteners Maintenance Maintenance Rhino To the OWNER/OPERATOR/DEALER SOM-01/11 F-4293C Printed U.S.A