Heavy equipment blind spots

Operators can't see a lot of the ground around their machine. If you can't see the operator's eyes, they can't see you.

Key points

• Stay out of the swing radius and travel path.
• Make eye contact and get a signal before approaching.
• Wear high-visibility clothing around equipment.
• Use a spotter when backing in tight spaces.
• Never walk between a machine and a fixed object.

Ask the crew

• Where are the blind spots on the machines here today?
• Who is the spotter, and what signals are we using?