Machine driver (crane, bulldozer...)

I am a machine driver; what are the risks?

I am an important player on the building site.

I drive all sorts of machines, some of them quite impressive!
Mechanical diggers, cranes, graders, hydraulic spades, bulldozers etc.

I have to pay lots of attention to the safety rules, know how to carefully
handle machines whilst working with other
persons present on the site.

Moreover I have to be able to keep my equipment in good order,
perform minor repairs, etc.
 

Risks of poor visibility 
For both me and my colleagues on the site,
I preferably wear high-visibility clothing. 

Weather risk 
On the building sites I may be exposed to cold, extreme heat, rain etc.
I wear clothing that is suited to the weather conditions.
Jacket, pullover, bodywarmer, parka, rain wear, gloves etc.

Risks associated with movements
I sometimes have to walk on the building site, get off the machine or
get on it: risk of falling, crushing, falling objects, etc.
I wear protective shoes or boots, a face shield, etc. 

Risks associated with minor repairs to the machines I use
Protective gloves against cuts, against oil, greases, etc.
Crash helmet. 

Noise
I am exposed to noises associated with the building site.
I wear ear plugs and/or ear-muffs.

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The products suggested under this rubric may help the user when choosing personal protection equipment.

The test results may also help when choosing personal protection equipment.

However, it is understood that real conditions of use cannot be simulated.

It is therefore the responsibility of the user (and not of the manufacturer or its representative) to determine whether this product selection is suitable for the envisaged use.

Be aware that no PPE, even when compliant with one or more standards, offers an absolute guarantee of safety and protection.

In all cases, before performing any operation that could jeopardise your health or safety, it is indispensable that you perform a risk appraisal, that you envisage all possible preventive solutions, that you draw up an emergency plan if necessary, have the required qualifications and are familiar with the safety guidelines.

For safety and hygiene reasons, PPE is always for invidivual use.

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