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CDIM Corporate Safety Program �/P-P M HSP-4. Physical Hazards Management 01/22/2019 and defined walkways will be utilized. All work more than 6 feet above adjacent ground levels will require fall protection. 4.2 Equipment Safety 4.2.1 Using Equipment Safely Prior to placing equipment into daily service, a trained and experienced equipment operator will perform a safety inspection to ensure each piece of equipment meets CDIM safety requirements. Equipment inspection records will be maintained onsite. Lockout/tagout procedures will be used if a piece of equipment is found to be unsafe for operation. Only experienced and proficient equipment operators will be used to operate heavy equipment such as backhoes, front-end loaders, and forklifts. The supervisor will be responsible for ensuring operators of construction equipment are properly trained. Crane operators are required to pass an examination in California. All equipment left unattended during non-work hours adjacent to a highway in normal use or adjacent to construction areas where work is in progress, shall have lights or reflectors or barricades equipped with lights or reflectors to identify the location of the equipment. Parking brakes shall be set; engine disconnects shall be engaged; and all pans and buckets will be lowered to the ground. Equipment will be stored in fenced area(s) in those neighborhoods where children are present. Operators of hoisting equipment, mobile construction equipment and draglines shall not be permitted to exceed 10 hours of duty time in any 24-hour period, including time worked at some other occupation, without an interval of 8 consecutive hours of rest. Operators of other equipment and motor vehicles, while on duty, shall not operate equipment or vehicles for a continuous period of more than 10 hours in any 24-hour period without at least 8 consecutive hours of rest; nor shall any employee, while on duty, operate any equipment or motor vehicle after being in a duty status for more than 12 hours during any 24-hour period without at least 8 consecutive hours of rest. 4.2.2 Operator Safe Work Practices In addition to being trained and familiar with the equipment being operated, operators can help reduce the risk of injury or fatality associated with heavy equipment through safe practices. • Be familiar with the equipment and the operator's manual. • Inspect the equipment at the start of each shift, including the brake system, headlights, taillights, brake lights, windshield wipers and audible warning devices, such as the horn and the back-up alarm. • Adjust all side and back mirrors to help compensate for blind spots. • Ensure workers are clear of equipment before operating. • Acknowledge and allow safe passage to workers who alert you that they are approaching. • Avoid operating equipment parallel to slopes or embankments. • Turn off the engine and engage brakes before leaving equipment. Page 2 of 7