Company Name: Equipment/Job Identification: Front-end Loader Operator

Type of Equipment: Front-end Loader

Mine Name: Make: Cat
Model: 988B
Date of Analysis: Year:
Use: Loading/Tramming/stockpiling

Pre-Assessment:
Pre-requisites:

The materials that could be used to conduct Front-end Loader Job Training are as follows:
(These are to be shown and discussed prior to field training on the loader)

• Videos
o Front-end Loader Safety (MSHA)
o Stockpiling Safety ( MSHA)
o Berms and Haul roads (MSHA)
o 988B End-Loader (Caterpillar)
o Silica Control in Equipment Cab (NIOSH)
• Printed Materials
o Company Policy
o MSHA Regulations and Policy
o Cat Operator’s Manual for 988B
o Fatal Reports (as applicable)

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Job: Pre-Operational Inspection
The instructor will describe the machine, its purpose, the manufacturer, the model; the machines work capacities and capabilities. He
will also discuss the importance of a daily self-assessment for work on each shift. Learner will describe the machine and its capabilities
and capacities to the instructor. He will also describe how to do a self-assessment for work fitness.

Shift Preparation
Importance Satisfactory
Importance Narrative or Procedure/Risk Resolution/
Ranking
Needs Work Notes/Comments
Job Steps (Consider 1-Important
Safety/Production/Maintenance) 2-Very
important
3-Critical
Employee assessment
Communication between shifts
Equipment Status (In-Service/Out-of-Service)
Personal Protective Equipment

Walkaround
The instructor will explain and demonstrate a walk around inspection of the end loader. This will include what and how to make checks,

and the most common type of problems encountered.

The learner will conduct a walk around inspection of the loader in the presence of the instructor, point out and explain components to be

checked and any necessary information about the check.

Importance Satisfactor
Importance Narrative Procedure/Risk Resolution/
Ranking y or
Notes/Comments
(Consider 1-Important
Needs
Job Steps Work
Safety/Production/Maintenance) 2-Very
important
3-Critical

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 Importance Satisfactor
Importance Narrative Procedure/Risk Resolution/
Ranking y or
Notes/Comments
(Consider 1-Important
Needs
Job Steps Work
Safety/Production/Maintenance) 2-Very
important
3-Critical
Begin at right-rear corner
y Turn master switch “OFF"
y Check under machine for leaks

Continue to left-rear corner

y Check radiator (cleanliness/cracks)
y Check left-rear tire/wheel/lugs/lock ring
Continue to left center of machine
y Visual check of hydraulic lines/steering
cylinders
y Check ladders/grab irons
y Visual check of fuel tank
Continue to left-front of machine
y Check under machine for leaks
y Check left-front tire/wheel/lugs/lockring
y Check bucket pins/linkage/hydraulic cylinders
and lines
y Check bucket wear items

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 Importance Satisfactor
Importance Narrative Procedure/Risk Resolution/
Ranking y or
Notes/Comments
(Consider 1-Important
Needs
Job Steps Work
Safety/Production/Maintenance) 2-Very
important
3-Critical
Continue to right-front of machine
y Check right-front tire/wheel/lugs/lockring
y Check bucket pins/linkage/hydraulic cylinders
y Check bucket wear items
Continue to right-center of machine
y Check hydraulic oil level (sight gauge)
y Check hydraulic lines/steering cylinders
y Check ladders/grab irons
y Check hydraulic fluid fill cap
y Must climb ladder to check
Continue to right-rear of machine
y Check right-rear tire/wheel/lugs/locking ring
y Turn master switch “ON”

Outside Cab Inspection

The instructor will explain and demonstrate the method of mounting and dismounting the loader. He will also demonstrate and explain

body positioning and the use of seat belts in the cab of the loader.

The learner will demonstrate mounting/dismounting.

Importan Satisfacto
Importance Narrative Procedure/Risk Resolution/
ce ry or
Notes/Comments
(Consider Ranking Needs
Job Steps Work
Safety/Production/Maintenance) 1-
Important
2-Very
important
3-Critical
Mount machine
Check fire extinguisher

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 Importan Satisfacto
Importance Narrative Procedure/Risk Resolution/
ce ry or
Notes/Comments
(Consider Ranking Needs
Job Steps Work
Safety/Production/Maintenance) 1-
Important
2-Very
important
3-Critical
Check handrails
Check/Clean Glass/Mirrors

Inside Cab Inspection

The instructor will demonstrate and explain body positioning and the use of seat belts in the cab of the loader. The instructor will explain
and demonstrate all controls of the loader. He will also describe the function of all gauges, lights, and warnings necessary on the
loader. The learner will demonstrate to the instructor with the loader not running how all controls work. He will also explain all gauges
and lights in the machine.

Importanc Satisfactory
Importance Narrative Procedure/Risk Resolution/
e Ranking or
Notes/Comments
(Consider 1-Important
Needs Work
Job Steps
Safety/Production/Maintenance) 2-Very
important
3-Critical

Job: On-Shift Operation

The instructor will demonstrate and explain the various activities of the loader, starting with moving the machine around on a flat area
making starts and stops to ensure the trainee can get the machine stopped. As the learner becomes familiar with the loaders basic
operating functions, the more complex functions can be demonstrated and added as this outline suggests.

Control Familiarization
Learner will demonstrate how to operate controls on the front-end loader. The learner will explain the technical aspects of the job duties
as they are demonstrated.

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The learner will demonstrate each activity to the instructor after a period of practice.

Importanc Satisfactory
Importance Narrative Procedure/Risk Resolution/
e Ranking or
Notes/Comments
(Consider 1-Important
Needs Work
Job Steps
Safety/Production/Maintenance) 2-Very
important
3-Critical

Hydraulic Controls
y Lift/Tilt Bucket Controls
Transmission Operations
Foot Pedal Controls
All Hand Controls

Maintain Communications
Importanc Satisfactory
Importance Narrative Procedure/Risk Resolution/
e Ranking or
Notes/Comments
(Consider 1-Important
Needs Work
Job Steps
Safety/Production/Maintenance) 2-Very
important
3-Critical
Eye contact
Signals
Hazard Reporting

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Demonstrate Blind Spots
The instructor will demonstrate blind spots and explain the importance of communication with other persons on the site.
The learner will describe blind spots and explain the importance of communication at the site

Importanc Satisfactory
Importance Narrative Procedure/Risk Resolution/
e Ranking or
Notes/Comments
(Consider 1-Important
Needs Work
Job Steps
Safety/Production/Maintenance) 2-Very
important
3-Critical
Directly Behind Machine
Right-Rear Corner
Left-Rear Corner
Right-front of Machine

Demonstrate Machine Movement by Instructor

Importanc Satisfactory
Importance Narrative Procedure/Risk Resolution/
e Ranking or
Notes/Comments
(Consider 1-Important
Needs Work
Job Steps
Safety/Production/Maintenance) 2-Very
important
3-Critical
Articulation
y Release Parking Brake
y Maintain Bucket Contact with Ground
y Explain Pinch-points and Steeringe
Forward and reverse movement
y Explain the manual operation of the machine
Trainee’s Practice
y Articulate Loader

y Move forward and reverse and articulate

y Raise/lower bucket

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 Importanc Satisfactory
Importance Narrative Procedure/Risk Resolution/
e Ranking or
Notes/Comments
(Consider 1-Important
Needs Work
Job Steps
Safety/Production/Maintenance) 2-Very
important
3-Critical
y Check all indicator gauges
y Proper shut-down procedures

y Provide feedback/demo

Bucket loading techniques

Pick and carry techniques

Hopper Loading Techniques

Truck Loading Techniques

y Towing techniques
y Stone bay road techniques
Trainee’s Practice
y Bucket Loading Techniques
y Pick-and-carry Techniques
y Truck Loading Techniques
y Hopper Loading Techniques
y Stone bay road techniques

Field Practice
Importanc Satisfactory
Importance Narrative Procedure/Risk Resolution/
e Ranking or
Notes/Comments
(Consider 1-Important
Needs Work
Job Steps
Safety/Production/Maintenance) 2-Very
important
3-Critical
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 Importanc Satisfactory
Importance Narrative Procedure/Risk Resolution/
e Ranking or
Notes/Comments
(Consider 1-Important
Needs Work
Job Steps
Safety/Production/Maintenance) 2-Very
important
3-Critical
Check gauges/indicators
Maintain Safe Speed for Ground Conditions

y Grade
y Weather
y Road
y Visibility
y Traffic
Check for Road Hazards
Check for Highwall /Bank Hazards/ground
conditions
y Check berms
y Check overhanging/loose material
y Check for work overhead
Practice Defensive Driving
y Awareness for Other Vehicles
y Scan Ahead
y Know/Remember Blindspots
Traveling on a Grade
y Yield to Loaded Truck
Monitor Gauges
Clean Windshield as necessary
Use Signals
Count Loads/Scale
Accelerate Smoothly
Obey Traffic Signs
Fueling Equipment
Wear Seatbelts

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Job: Post-Operational Inspection
The instructor will demonstrate end of shift activities, and reporting procedures if problems have developed with the loader or the site
during the shift. He will also introduce the learner to the on-coming operator and encourage a few minutes of conversation at shift
change.

The learner will demonstrate and explain post operation activities, including completion of any record required.

Park Equipment
Importanc Satisfacto
Importance Narrative Procedure/Risk Resolution/
e Ranking ry or
Notes/Comments
(Consider 1-Important
Needs
Job Steps Work
Safety/Production/Maintenance) 2-Very
important
3-Critical
Set park brake
Lower bucket to ground
Place controls in neutral condition and lock-out
Idle Down/Cool Down Engine
Observe gauges/Indicators
Stop Engine/Turn Off Lights

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Dismount Machine
Importanc Satisfactory
Importance Narrative Procedure/Risk Resolution/
e Ranking or
Notes/Comments
(Consider 1-Important
Needs Work
Job Steps
Safety/Production/Maintenance) 2-Very
important
3-Critical
Clean Out Cab
• Wet Wipe or vacuum cab
Observe Ground Conditions
Check Ladder/Grab Irons
Face Ladder
Maintain 3-point contact
Final walk-around/Turn off master switch

Communications Changes
Importanc Satisfactory
Importance Narrative Procedure/Risk Resolution/
e Ranking or
Notes/Comments
(Consider 1-Important
Needs Work
Job Steps
Safety/Production/Maintenance) 2-Very
important
3-Critical
End-Loader
Mine

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Job: Emergency Procedures/Abnormal Occurrences/Non-Routine Procedures
Objective: The learner will explain, and when possible, safely demonstrate the emergency procedures needed to respond to an
emergency situation (after the learner feels comfortable with necessary operating skills).

Fire
Importanc Satisfactory
Importance Narrative Procedure/Risk Resolution/
e Ranking or
Notes/Comments
(Consider 1-Important
Needs Work
Job Steps
Safety/Production/Maintenance) 2-Very
important
3-Critical
Stop Machine/Exit Immediately
Turn key “OFF”/Master Switch, if possible
Notify supervision

Medical
Importanc Satisfactory
Importance Narrative Procedure/Risk Resolution/
e Ranking or
Notes/Comments
(Consider 1-Important
Needs Work
Job Steps
Safety/Production/Maintenance) 2-Very
important
3-Critical
Injury/Illness
• Report to Supervisor

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Critical Manfunctions
Importanc Satisfactory
Importance Narrative Procedure/Risk Resolution/
e Ranking or
Notes/Comments
(Consider 1-Important
Needs Work
Job Steps
Safety/Production/Maintenance) 2-Very
important
3-Critical
Engine Stall/Power Loss
React to Panel Lights
Tire Failure
Brake Failure
Steering Failure
Hydraulic Failure
Electrical Failure

Sudden Loss of Visibility

Loss of visibility

Loss of Control
Importanc Satisfactory
Importance Narrative Procedure/Risk Resolution/
e Ranking or
Notes/Comments
(Consider 1-Important
Needs Work
Job Steps
Safety/Production/Maintenance) 2-Very
important
3-Critical
Skidding
Submersion

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 Importanc Satisfactory
Importance Narrative Procedure/Risk Resolution/
e Ranking or
Notes/Comments
(Consider 1-Important
Needs Work
Job Steps
Safety/Production/Maintenance) 2-Very
important
3-Critical
Roll Over
Ground Failure

Contact with Power LInes

Overhead
Underground

Other Vehicle out of Control

Other Vehicle out of Control

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