Operators Hold the Keys to TLB Safety: The most important safety device is sitting in the operator's seat

摘要

The backhoe-loader is one of the most popular pieces of construction equipment in the world, which should place safe operation as a top priority. Because the person in the operator's seat is the one responsible for what the machine does, responsibility for safety largely rests on that individual's shoulders. Ironically, accidents often involve experienced operators. One reason is the overconfidence that comes with years of experience without an incident. According to VISTA Training, a firm specializing in heavy equipment operator training, working too close to an edge and operating on steep or uneven grades are the leading causes of accidents.