SEC-18 • Heavy Equipment & Material Handling • 29 CFR 1926.600–602 (Subpart O) & 1926.200–202 (Subpart G) & 29 CFR 1910.178 (Powered Industrial Trucks / Telehandlers)
Heavy Earthmoving & Mobile Equipment, Spotters & Traffic Control
Operator qualification for excavators, skid steers, backhoes, loaders, and rough-terrain telehandlers (1910.178(l)), ROPS & mandatory seatbelts, audible backup alarms + dedicated backing spotters, hydraulic attachment locking pins, and eye-contact rule.
Mandatory OSHA & RAVS® Audit Elements Covered
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- Only trained, evaluated, and authorized operators may operate excavators, backhoes, skid steers, loaders, dump trucks, or Class VII rough-terrain telehandlers/forklifts
- Wear seatbelts at all times inside equipment equipped with Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS); never jump from an overturning machine
- Do not back up any vehicle or earthmoving equipment with an obstructed rear view unless it has an operable audible reverse alarm AND/OR a dedicated High-Visibility Spotter in clear view of the operator
- Verify quick-coupler locking pins are fully engaged and safety-pinned before moving any excavator bucket or attachment; lower all blades, buckets, and forks to the ground and set parking brake before exiting the cab
Required PPE & Instant Custom Sample Download
Mandatory Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) & Controls Specified:
- Class 2/3 High-Visibility Reflective Vest/Jacket
- Hard Hat
- Safety-Toe Boots
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