Repeated or substantial breathing of hazardous dusts, including crystalline
silica, could cause fatal or serious respiratory disease including silicosis.
Concrete, masonry, many types of rock, and various other materials contain silica sand.
California lists respirable crystalline silica as a substance known to cause cancer. Operation of
this equipment under certain conditions may generate airborne dust particles that could contain
crystalline silica. In those conditions, personal protective equipment including an appropriate
respirator must be used. If excessive dust is generated, a dust collection or suppression system
should also be used during operation
Prolonged operation of the Sweeper may cause operator boredom and/or
fatigue affecting the safe operation of the Sweeper. It is recommended that
the operator take scheduled work breaks to help prevent these potentially impaired operating
conditions. If possible, completely shut down the Sweeper, exit the cab and move around
stretching your arms and legs. Never operate the Sweeper in a fatigued or bored mental state
that impairs proper and safe Sweeper operation
PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO LOUD NOISE MAY CAUSE PERMANENT
HEARING LOSS! Sweeper operation can often be noisy enough to cause
permanent hearing loss. We recommend that you always wear hearing protection if the noise in
the Operator’s position exceeds 80db. Noise over 85db over an extended period of time will
cause severe hearing loss. Noise over 90db adjacent to the Operator over an extended period
of time will cause permanent or total hearing loss. Note: Hearing loss from loud noise [from
sweepers, chain saws, radios, and other such sources close to the ear] is cumulative over a
lifetime without hope of natural recovery
Do not operate, or perform maintenance to, the Sweeper while wearing loose
fitting clothing. Entanglement of loose clothing with the rotating elements can
result in serious injury or death. Stay clear of all rotating elements at all times
Use both hands for support when getting on and off the Sweeper. Use
handholds and steps on the Sweeper for support when boarding the Sweeper.
Use available Sweeper handholds and steps to exit the Sweeper. Make sure
you have solid footing before stepping down. Be careful of your step and use
extra caution when mud, ice, snow, or other matter has accumulated on the steps or handrails.
Never rush to exit or jump off the Sweeper.
Do not attempt to mount the Sweeper or Truck while the machine is
moving. Never attempt to mount a runaway Sweeper. Serious
injury or death may occur from being run over by a moving Sweeper
BEFORE leaving the Truck’s seat, always engage the parking brake and/or
set the Truck’s transmission in parking gear, stop the engine, remove the key,
and wait for all moving parts to stop. Never dismount a Truck that is moving or while the Truck
and engine are running. Operate the Sweeper controls from the Truck seat only.
