Skid steer and compact loader JHA: hazards, controls and PPE.
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| Hazards · Skid steer and compact loader |
|---|
| Crushed by the lift arms when getting out or reaching out |
| Rollover on slopes |
| Struck-by when backing |
| Load falling out of a raised bucket |
Controls
- Get in and out only with the bucket on the ground or the lift-arm support engaged.
- Seat bar down and seat belt on. Never bypass the interlocks.
- Never reach out of the cab while the arms are up.
- Heavy end uphill on slopes. Travel with the bucket low.
All 4 hazards and 6 controls → · 29 CFR 1926.600(a)(3)
Toolbox talk: Caught-in and caught-between
A starting point, not a finished JHA. Walk the site and have the competent person sign it.
Hazards
- Crushed by the lift arms when getting out or reaching out
- Rollover on slopes
- Struck-by when backing
- Load falling out of a raised bucket
Controls
- Get in and out only with the bucket on the ground or the lift-arm support engaged.
- Seat bar down and seat belt on. Never bypass the interlocks.
- Never reach out of the cab while the arms are up.
- Heavy end uphill on slopes. Travel with the bucket low.
- No riders. Nobody in the bucket.
- Backup alarm working; spotter around people.
PPE
- Hard hat
- High-vis vest (Class 2; Class 3 at night)
- Steel-toe boots
- Hearing protection
- Safety glasses
OSHA rules
29 CFR 1926.600(a)(3) · 29 CFR 1926.602(a) · 29 CFR 1926.1001
Toolbox talk: Caught-in and caught-between
- Never stand between a machine and something solid.
- Buckets, blades and beds go down or get blocked before anyone works under them.
- Lift-arm support on skid steers before you reach in.
- Guards stay on belts, chains and shafts.
- Loose clothes and long hair stay away from moving parts.
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Questions crews ask
What are the hazards of skid steer and compact loader?
Crushed by the lift arms when getting out or reaching out. Rollover on slopes. Struck-by when backing. Load falling out of a raised bucket.
What controls go in a skid steer and compact loader JHA?
Get in and out only with the bucket on the ground or the lift-arm support engaged. Seat bar down and seat belt on. Never bypass the interlocks. Never reach out of the cab while the arms are up. Heavy end uphill on slopes. Travel with the bucket low. No riders. Nobody in the bucket.
What PPE is needed for skid steer and compact loader?
Hard hat, High-vis vest (Class 2; Class 3 at night), Steel-toe boots, Hearing protection, Safety glasses. Add what your site and the task's SDS call for.
Which OSHA rules cover skid steer and compact loader?
29 CFR 1926.600(a)(3); 29 CFR 1926.602(a); 29 CFR 1926.1001.
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