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SAFETY
Front & Mid Plow Wings Safety Section 1-7
© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.
SAFETY
Unplowed snow, piled ice and debris, and snow drifts left behind the equipment might pose
a driving hazard to vehicle traffic colliding with the debris or losing traction on the material.
It is recommended to post warning signs alerting driver’s of the equipment operation
presence and the need to reduce vehicle speed. If such hazards are left behind following
the Snow Plows passage, the area should be plowed a second time and any remaining
hazards removed by an alternative method.
(SNPO-19)
Use extreme caution when lowering the Snow Wing. Make sure no bystanders are close
by or underneath the wing while lowering. Allow ample clearance around the equipment
when lowering or raising the wing. Use extreme caution around obstructions including
bystanders, passersby, curbs, buildings, and other property. Use the Truck’s or Power
Unit’s horn to warn of danger when the wing is being lowered. Lower wing slowly and
carefully. Sudden or unexpected dropping of wing could result in serious injury.
(SNPO-24)
Do not allow the Snow Plow to come in contact with potentially dangerous and/or
hazardous material. Such hazards may include, but are not exclusively limited to, the
following:
• Fire Hazards- Fuel spills, burning material,
• Chemical Hazards- Chemical spills, discarded chemical containers, batteries,
• Biological Hazards- Decaying Carcasses, BioMedical Waste,
• Radioactive Hazards-Radioactive Waste, Radioactive Material,
• Carcinogenic Materials-Asbestos,
• Corrosive Materials-Batteries, Acids and Bases.
In most areas, these types of material require special handling requirements for safe and proper disposal and
should not be plowed by the Snow Plow, nor can they be disposed of in a general landfill site like most swept
waste. Contact the appropriate authority for the collection and disposal requirements of such dangerous and/
or hazardous material.
(SNPO-25)
Always wear required OSHA approved Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when coming
in contact with and removing potentially dangerous and hazardous material that has
collected on the Snow Plow equipment or which is obstructing one or more components.
Pay close attention to dangerous and hazardous material including, but not exclusively
limited to, chemicals, decaying carcasses and sharp objects.
(SNPO-26)
Verbal communication near a Truck or Power Unit and Snow Plow is difficult and
dangerous. Operating instructions and directions should be made prior to starting the
equipment. Unclear and misunderstood communication may lead to operator and
bystander injury or death and equipment damage. If communication by the operator is
necessary, completely shutdown and exit the equipment. Never allow anyone to approach
the equipment while in operation.
(SNPO-28)
Never allow children to play on, under, or around the Truck or Power Unit nor allow children
to operate equipment controls. Children can slip or fall off the equipment and be injured or
killed. Children can cause the equipment components to shift or fall crushing themselves
or others.
(SNPO-29)