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<br />22 <br /> <br />Evaluate the use of heavy equipment in operations such as site clearing, grading, drilling , <br />excavation, or lifting. Controls should include equipment alarms, use of qualified flaggers, <br />operators, equipment inspections, and any specific OSHA regulatory requirements. <br /> <br />Only a competent, qualified individual will operate machinery and mechanized equipment. <br />Equipment will be inspected daily, and tests will be performed at the start of each shift to ensure <br />that the braking and operating systems are in proper working condition. <br /> <br />Seats and seatbelts must be available to and used by all operators and passengers. <br />Stationary machinery and equipment will be placed on a firm foundation and secured <br />(outriggers) before operation. <br /> <br />Mechanized equipment will be shut down before and during fueling operations. The operator <br />will be communicated with before approaching and working adjacent to all heavy equipment. <br /> <br />The operator and ground personnel must communicate using radios or hand signals . <br />Communication methods should be determined before beginning work activities. Barriers or <br />blockades will be placed around the bodies of articulating equipment. Individuals will not walk <br />or travel beneath a loaded (bucket, etc.) <br /> <br />4.2.6 MACHINERY <br /> <br />Intentionally Left Blank <br /> <br /> <br />4.2.7 HEAT EXPOSURE <br /> <br />Workers who are exposed to extreme heat or work in hot environments may be at risk of heat <br />stress. Exposure to extreme heat can result in occupational illnesses and injuries. Heat stress can <br />result in heat rashes, heat cramps, heat exhaustion, or heat str oke. Heat can also increase the <br />risk of injuries in workers as it may result in sweaty palms, fogged-up safety glasses, and dizziness. <br />Burns may also occur because of accidental contact with hot surfaces or steam. Workers at risk <br />of heat stress include outdoor workers and workers in hot environments such as firefighters, <br />bakery workers, farmers, construction workers, miners, boiler room workers, factory workers, <br />and others. Workers at greater risk of heat stress include those who are 65 years of age or older, <br />are overweight, have heart disease or high blood pressure, or take medications that may be <br />affected by extreme heat. <br /> <br />Acclimation to Heat <br />