Front-End_Loader_Training IN POWER POINT(1).ppt

Front-End_Loader_Training

1. Front-End Loader
Training

2. General Traffic Guidelines
All equipment will be operated on the on the
right side of the roadways and ramps
Speed limits must be observed unless road
and weather conditions dictate a need for
lower speeds
Traffic signs, as need dictates, will be posted
at each intersection. They will be obeyed at
all times.

3. Traffic Guidelines Cont’d.
Loaded units will normally have right-of-way
over empty units. (Un-loaded unit will yield to
loaded units) Your supervisor will
communicate exceptions
If you are in doubt as to the movements of
another unit in a right-of-way situation, stop
and determine intent before proceeding
Loaders must not be coasted in neutral

4. Traffic Guidelines Cont’d.
Loaders should be parked, whenever
possible on level ground with parking brakes
applied. The bucket must be lowered to the
ground with sufficient pressure to prevent
unwanted movement. If it is necessary to
park or stop a unit, the operator must remain
in the cab unless the equipment is sufficiently
chocked or the wheels are turned into a bank
or pile of material.

5. Traffic Guidelines Cont’d.
Windshield and lights must be kept clean and
clear of obstructions
Headlights shall be used by all equipment in
mine areas, under claysheds, and when
conditions warrant
Any equipment having a backup alarm that is
not operating or not working properly shall be
reported immediately to your supervisor and
shall not be operated until repairs are
accomplished

6. Traffic Guidelines Cont’d.
Operators shall always be alert for
rocks and other hazardous items in the
roadway and avoid passing over them.
Operators will be particularly careful
when crossing windrows created by
blades or other equipment

7. Front-End Loader Guidelines
Do not undercut a highwall or stockpile. Stay
within the digging height range of the loader
and check for loose material overhead
Do not get too close to the edge of a cut or
hill. There must be a berm to travel elevated
roadways.
Do not operate a loader where there is an
danger of sliding or tipping

8. Loader Guidelines Cont’d.
Go straight up and down slopes. Do not descent a
slope faster than you could climb the slope using
proper gearing
Keep the bucket close to the ground when traveling
Operate the loader on solid ground. Move slowly
over rough areas
Do not us the bucket as a brake except in an
emergency
Enter the bank slowly and squarely with the bucket
parallel to the ground

9. Loader Guidelines Cont’d.
Start and stop smoothly when carrying
a load. Keep the bucket low to the
ground for stability and move the
steering wheel smoothly
Do not articulate the loader with people
close to the wheels or center section
Use the bucket to indicate where you
want a truck to stop

10. Loader Guidelines Cont’d.
Do not swing the bucket over the cab of any
piece of equipment
Do not hold a full bucket in an elevated
position for long periods of time. Wait with
the bucket lowered to the ground
Watch for cable on the ground and for
overhead power lines and cables
Lower the bucket to the ground and set the
parking brake when the loader is parked

11. Loader Guidelines Cont’d.
Check for any mechanical malfunctions
or defects from poor brakes to missing
teeth on the bucket
Personnel shall not ride or be elevated
in the bucket

12. Fire Safety
The loader shall be shut off and stopped before
being fueled. Smoking is prohibited while fueling
the loader
All fire extinguishers shall be checked prior to
operation the equipment as part of the pre-shift
check
In the event of a fire, your first responsibility is
your own safety and the safety of others in your
area. If using an extinguisher is a risk to you, do
not do so. Immediately report the fire, request
assistance and notify people in your area

13. Pre-shift Inspection
Always perform a pre-shift inspection
before operating a front-end loader on
the job. Doing a safety inspection gives
you a peace of mind as many operators
may operate the loader throughout the
shifts. A pre-shift inspection prevents
many accidents and breakdowns.

14. Pre-shift Inspection Cont’d.
Always set the parking brake before you
begin a safety inspection
Look for leaks, worn parts, missing
parts, debris and trash on the loader
Check fluid levels, warning lights, and
fire suppression systems (if loader is
equipped)

15. Pre-shift Inspection Cont’d.
Do an operational check before working
the loader
Follow the pre-shift checklist to inspect
the loader

16. Your Responsibility
Inspection and maintenance is your
responsibility. If you believe your loader is
unsafe, report it to your supervisor. It will be
checked and repaired. The most important
part of any safety program is you, the
professional equipment operator. Be alert
and Safe!!
It is your responsibility to ensure proper
servicing of your loader before you put it to
work

17. Safe Operating
A.Proper Steering
1)Normal steering
Simply turn the steering wheel in the desired
direction
2)Tight Turns – Three Point Turn
Reduce ground speed
Turn the wheels in the desired direction of
travel

18. Safe Operating Cont’d.
Move the loader as far forward as the turn will
allow
Put the loader in reverse and back up as far
backwards as the turn allows
Turn the wheel in the opposite direction so that
the loader lines up with the new direction of
travel
Go forward while turning the front wheels to the
new direction of travel

19. Safe Operating Cont’d.
B.Forward Motion
Before moving the front-end loader,
check for personnel and equipment
around the immediate area of the loader
Follow the start up procedures (see
operator’s manual)
Adjust and fasten your seat belt
Sound the horn twice, wait 10 seconds

20. Safe Operating Cont’d.
Apply the service brake pedal to hold the front end
loader stationary
Release the park brake
Lift the bucket off the ground
Push the transmission selector lever to the forward
position
Release the service brakes
Push down on the accelerator pedal gently to move
the loader forward
Always come to a complete stop before changing
direction of travel

21. Safe Operating Cont’d.
C.Reverse Motion
Before moving the loader, check the
immediate area around the loader for
other personnel and equipment
Sound the horn 3 times and wait 10
seconds
Apply the service brake pedal to hold the
loader stationary
Release the park brake

22. Safe Operating Cont’d.
Lift the bucket off the ground
Pull the transmission selector to the
reverse position
Release the service brake
Push down on the accelerator pedal gently
to move the loader backward, checking
your mirrors and view to the rear of the
loader

23. Safe Operating Cont’d.
D.Proper Stopping and Parking
Reduce the engine speed by lifting your
foot off the accelerator pedal
Step on the service brake to bring the
loader to a stop
Lower the bucket to the ground and apply
slight down pressure
Perform engine shut down procedure
(see Operator’s manual)

24. Safe Operating Cont’d.
E.Roading
Raise the bucket off the ground

Keep the bucket at least 15 inches above the ground
to give you adequate sight distance
Always start out in low gear and up shift the
transmission to increase your speed

Do Not Coast in Neutral. Always leave the
transmission in gear
Steer with both hands on the wheel and keep
your thumbs out of the steering wheel voids

25. Safe Operating Cont’d.
Use the service brake and downshift to
control speed when going downhill

Always downshift on gear at a time
Maintain a safe speed for condition of the
road

The front end loader tends to bounce when it is
road at a high speed

This is dangerous especially when turning a
curve

26. Safe Operating Cont’d.
F.Safety Tips
Follow company traffic rules
Always be on the look out for pedestrian
and small vehicular traffic

27. QUESTIONS?