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A=COM • All bi-directional equipment shall be equipped with a horn, distinguishable from the surrounding noise level,which shall be operated as needed when the machine is moving in either direction. • Backing up or movement in both directions for bidirectional equipment shall occur only when a signal person communicates that it is safe to do so if alarms or horns are not feasible. 4.5 Operation 4.5.1 The Operator of heavy equipment is the only worker permitted to ride the equipment unless the equipment is equipped by the manufacturer for passengers. Manufacturer operator's manual shall be complied with. 4.5.2 A person will not operate heavy equipment unless the person has received adequate instruction and training in the safe use of the equipment, and has demonstrated to a qualified supervisor or instructor competency in operating the equipment. • Oilers, apprentices, and other operators will not be allowed to operate equipment unless authorized by the Manager. 4.5.3 The Operator of heavy equipment will operate the equipment safely, maintain full control of the equipment, and comply with the manufacturer's operator manual and the laws governing the operation of the equipment. • Operation of company-owned, leased, or rented vehicles or equipment while under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs or otherwise impaired is prohibited. • Do not operate any equipment beyond its safe load or operational limits. • Operator shall not talk on,text, or otherwise use mobile phones while operating heavy equipment. • Never use bucket teeth or boom for lifting or moving heavy objects. 4.5.4 When heavy equipment is used for lifting or hoisting or similar operations there shall be a permanently affixed notation stating the safe working load capacity of the equipment and the notation shall be kept legible and clearly visible to the operator. 4.5.5 A Supervisor or Manager will not knowingly operate or permit a worker to operate heavy equipment which is, or could create, an undue hazard to the health or safety of any person.Where compliance is refused,the Manager or his or her designate should be notified immediately. 4.5.6 The Operator of heavy equipment will not leave the controls unattended unless the equipment has been secured against inadvertent movement. • The Operator is not to leave suspended load, machine or part or extension unattended, unless it has been immobilized and secured against inadvertent movement. • Turn off heavy equipment, place gear in neutral and set parking brake prior to leaving vehicle unattended. • Buckets and blades are to be placed on the ground and with hydraulic gears in neutral when not in use. • Brakes shall be set and, as necessary, wheels chocked or equivalent(as applicable)when not in use. 4.5.7 The Operator will maintain the cab,floor and deck of heavy equipment free of material, tools or other objects which could create a tripping hazard, interfere with the operation of controls, or be a hazard to the operator or other occupants in the event of an accident. 4.5.8 If heavy equipment has seat belts required by law or manufacturer's specifications, the Operator and passengers will use the belts whenever the equipment is in motion, or engaged in an operation which could cause the equipment to become unstable. Heavy Equipment(S3AM-309-PR1) Revision 6 July 31,2019 PRINTED COPIES ARE UNCONTROLLED. CONTROLLED COPY IS AVAILABLE ON COMPANY INTRANET. Page 6 of 12