operator safety presentation of machines .ppt

safety related to machines while operating them, like excavators, wheel loaders, dozers, motor graders etc.

1. OPERATOR SAFETY

2. Volvo Construction Equipment
Department, Name
Safety is No Accident.
For a Safe construction site there are three aspects to safety :
-Personal safety
-Worksite safety
-Machine safety

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Department, Name
Machine Safety has many aspects
Who has access to the Equipment
–Excavator,Wheel Loader ,Compactors, Motor Grader
Visibility for the operator
Safety in the event of a fire
Safety in night operations
Safety during machine service
Cabin Safety

4. Volvo Construction Equipment
Department, Name
Code based anti theft
system –can prevent
unauthorized operation of
equipment
Remote Tracking using
GPS can help to monitor
unauthorised use of an
equipment
Access to Equipment

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Department, Name
Visibility for the operator
The Operator needs unobstructed view of the worksite to operate the
machine safely. This is achieved in the basic design of the equipment.

6. Volvo Construction Equipment
Department, Name
Visibility for the operator
Well positioned large rear
view mirrors improve
visibility.
Use of rear view camera
system with a screen inside
the cab is widely prevalent
in developed markets.

7. Volvo Construction Equipment
Department, Name
Automatic Fire Suppression System
•Multiple Nozzles are automatically activated inside the engine bay
when a fire is detected
•System can also be manually triggered by operator
•Primary purpose is to give the operator time to reach safety and if,
possible, keep the fire from spreading further.
Safety in the event of a fire

8. Volvo Construction Equipment
Department, Name
Safety in Night operations
•Extra lighting options for better
visibility at night is a key measure to
improve safety at night.
•Additional fitments like rotating
beacons and reverse alarm are
other important fitments for safe
night operation.

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Department, Name
Safety during machine service
Punched antislip plates for all walkways improves safety for workmen with
mud caked boots which is common is most construction sites.

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Department, Name
Safety during machine service
Grouped oil filters and
fully opening engine
hoods improve access
to service points.
Provision of simple tools
like Engine oil drain hose
improves safety and is
also environment friendly
True ground level fueling with easy, safe access at left rear
corner of machine.
The filler cap is lockable for added machine protection.

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Department, Name
Emergency escape
hammer is an essential
tool to escape in case of
an accident
Cabin Safety
Selecting the correct cab
protection system ( FOG, FOPS,
ROPS, Front window screen) for
every application is crucial for
improving safety.

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Department, Name
Cabin Safety
Seat Belt protection –Beep indication, machine does not start
Operator presence switch –machine shuts-off if operator is not in the seat.
Emergency Stop switch

13. Volvo Construction Equipment
Department, Name
Cabin Safety
Provision of high capacity air filter for cabin ventilation system
ensure good air quality inside cabin. A comfortable operator
improves safety.

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Department, Name
Summary
A safe worksite is a result of :
1.People who are trained to
work safely
2.Worksites that strictly
enforce safety rules
3.Machines with features that
support safe working

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