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GCat: Construction and Design
MCat: Construction
Cat: Construction Equipment

Reference materials related to managing construction equipment operations such as backhoes, front end loaders, mobile equipment, heavy equipment, road construction equipment, excavators, etc.

18 Resources
Backhoe Safety [16944] ?

How to use a backhoe safely

Backup Alarms [pdf] [37590] ?

Benefits of using a Broadband backup alarm versus a tonal alarm

Compactor Overturns and Rollover Protection [35215] ?

Compactors - also known as steamrollers - tend to overturn during some operations

Compactor Rollover Hazard [35214] ?

A Safety and Health Information Bulletin

Daily Inspection Report: Front End Wheel Loader [pdf] [28991] ?

Sample checklist and form

Drilling Safety Worksheet [pdf] [35211] ?

For the State of Wyoming

Excavator Safety [27261] ?

Safety advice for those working with caterpillar excavators

Hazards of Unintended Release of Buckets from Quick Couplers on Hydraulic Excavators [26225] ?

Alert for employers and employees who use quick couplers on hydraulic excavators

Heavy Equipment in Disaster Site Work - Safety Hazards [30195] ?

Activities in which heavy equipment is being used (building demolition, utility restoration)

Heavy Equipment Safety [16106] ?

These are generally accepted rules

Hydraulic Excavators - Lifting with Slings [27263] ?

Safety advice for those working with this type of equipment

Hydraulic Excavators and Backhoe Loaders Injury Prevention [26224] ?

Preventing Injuries When Working with Hydraulic Excavators and Backhoe Loaders

Road Grading: Roller/Compactor Safety [35210] ?

Preventing Injuries When Working with Ride-On Roller/Compactors

Roller Compactors & Seatbelts [35216] ?

An OSHA interpretation letter

Safety Inspection Report: Bucket Truck (Cherry Picker) [pdf] [28986] ?

Sample checklist and form

Servicing Rig Worksheet [pdf] [35212] ?

For the State of Wyoming

Soil Compactor Overturn Safety [pdf] [27262] ?

Safety advice for those working with this type of equipment

Three Point Rule [pdf] [35213] ?

Tailgate safety topic explains how to get in and out of cabs without falling

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