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Avoid These Excavator Safety Mistakes

Excavating companies are tasked with a wide range of jobs to move earth, remove earth, and more. This video is a training video for people that are working with excavating companies, or anyone that plans on using an excavator. This is not a how-to-operate video, this is an instructional video for what you should not do when using an excavator to reduce risks and improve safety.


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There are five of the most common mistakes that are addressed. The first and foremost suggestion is to be sure that you understand how far out your counterweight swings from the excavator. This can help to avoid mishaps when it comes to clearance. You should also try to always square up your tracks before you start digging. The presenter provides safety tips for proper trenching techniques. Also, learn why you should always dump your waste to the left. You should also try to swing left while you are driving. How should you park your excavator? This video answers that question. There is a lot of helpful information contained in this video that can help to reduce risks and improve safe operations. There is something for both novice drivers and experienced drivers.