Heavy machinery is dangerous if it’s not handled properly. When using dry machinery, you need to make sure that you are using the most appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). This becomes even more crucial when you have dry hired the machinery. Since you will be driving the mini loader or other vehicles, you need to ensure that you are ready to take on this challenge safely. There are certain PPE practices in place that are recommended at various worksites. As you are in charge of your own worksite, you will need to enforce them yourself. So, what are the best PPE practices for dry hired equipment? Below are some of a few practices used by industry professionals on a daily basis.
Wear Hard Hats
When you are driving any kind of heavy equipment used at construction sites like mini loaders or excavators, you are required to wear protective gear covering your head. Hard hats are the recommended PPE for drivers of these vehicles by WHS (Work Health & Safety) in Australia. These hard hats are designed to keep you safe from falling debris. On construction sites, there is a risk of materials or objects falling from above that can land on your head. This is why hard hats are considered a must since they protect your head.
Always Have Gloves on Your Hands
Gloves are another PPE that shouldn’t be overlooked when driving a mini loader or any other dry hire equipment. However, do keep in mind that these gloves aren’t the ones you wear to warm your hands. The work gloves are thicker and offer protection to your hands and fingers when changing the attachments of machinery like the mini loader. These gloves will ensure that the rugged edges of the machinery won’t cut your fingers while you are connecting the wire and hoses of the attachment with the machine. You might find it difficult to grasp the smaller wires with the gloves on but it is safer this way.
Keep Your Eyes Safe with Protective Glasses
The safety of the eyes is paramount on worksites. You don’t want flying debris to go inside your eye and cause any kind of damage to your eyesight. Protective glasses can help ensure that your eyes remain out of harm’s way no matter what vehicle you are driving. These protective glasses are transparent so you won’t have any difficulty in seeing where you are going. They fit well on around your eyes and make a protective shell that keeps out shrapnel or pieces of sharp objects from hurting your eyes.
Wear Safety Shoes/Boots
The worksite is no place to walk on with sneakers. You need to wear proper safety shoes or boots when you are doing anything on the worksite. This includes driving heavy machinery too. Safety shoes or boots will provide adequate protection to your feet and toes from heavy equipment. For example, falling tools that could land on your toes.
Ryno Hire is a local business that prides itself on offering the best quality selection of dry heavy machinery for hire. If you’re planning to renovate your front/backyard and need a mini loader, contact Ryno Hire for a free quote.
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