What should heavy construction equipment operators always do to ensure safety?

Safe operation starts with a pre-use check of machinery and the reporting of mechanical faults as soon as they arise. Personal protective equipment should always be worn and operators should be conscious of the presence of other workers around them and adhere to site specific safety procedures. Working cooperatively with coworkers and spotting helps avoid accidents, during lifting, digging or material handling operations. Heavy construction equipment operators should never exceed the limits of performance of equipment, and should never operate machinery without proper authorization. By keeping it safe and maintaining strong driving habits and being on your guard all day long, risks can be minimized and productivity increased. These practices can prevent damage to workers, as well as to costly construction equipment.