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http://resolute-equipment.com/ Safety is priority number one when working with heavy machinery like excavators, loaders, dozers and trucks. Following 5 simple tips can help avoid accidents or injury to yourself or other site workers. For more heavy machinery resources visit http://resolute-equipment.com/news 1. KNOW HOW TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT PROPERLY Before operating any heavy equipment you're not used to, it's essential to have the proper training so you're familiar, comfortable and confident in all kinds of situations. This starts with professional training and then practice operating the machine in line with the safety protocols in place. If you're not entirely confident using a new machine, keep training -- operator inexperience can be a dangerous thing for you and your co-workers. 2. KNOW YOUR SURROUNDINGS Before getting started, make sure you know what and who is working around you. Check for things that could cause trouble and make sure you're aware of what other people are working on whether, over time, the work they are doing could create an obstacle or difficulty. 3. HAVE THE RIGHT GEAR Protective gear is essential when you operate heavy machinery and heavy equipment. Protective gear can include hardhats, safety glasses, special clothing or ear muffs. Whatever you're wearing, make sure it is comfortable and fitted properly so you can concentrate solely on the job ahead of you. 4. CHECK YOUR MACHINE Before you start your machinery, you should run a quick vehicle check looking over things like hydraulic control valves and other working parts. A simple visual check can reveal anything that doesn't look right, may be broken or is missing. Operating a machine that's not in perfect working order can be dangerous so if you need replacement parts or attachments (even a hard to find one) for your heavy machine, source it quickly from our Sales Department on 1300 30 88 40 on our website. 5. KNOW SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Safety procedures are in place for a reason and even though sometimes it could be tempting to sacrifice safety for speed, it's a definite no-no when working with heavy machinery. Be sure to know and follow the safety procedures to keep risk in your workplace at a minimum. In the event of an emergency, knowing what to do is also critical. Make sure you know how to shut down your machine in an emergency and how to respond in first aid situations. Following these simple steps can help you reduce the risk associated with operating heavy machinery. Resolute Equipment stocks a large range of machinery parts and attachments for Komatsu, Hitachi, Caterpillar, Esco and Leibherr heavy equipment -- even the hard-to-find parts. Alternatively talk to Resolute Equipment about cost-effective machinery parts and attachment options from our inventory of dismantled machines.