Earthmoving equipment - Use of vandal-proof covers: A health and safety solution

How to safely use vandal proof covers on earthmoving equipment.

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This document advises how workplaces can prevent earthmovers from rolling over by ensuring operators remove vandal-proof covers before using equipment. It outlines:

  • how failing to remove a vandal-proof cover can cause equipment to roll over
  • how vandal-proof covers can block an operator’s access to the earthmover’s emergency exit
  • how employers can remind operators to remove vandal-proof covers