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During your daily inspection of a wheel loader, you notice that the backup alarm is not functioning when the transmission is placed into reverse. What is your immediate and mandatory course of action?
A functioning backup alarm is a critical safety device designed to alert personnel to the presence of a reversing machine. Operating a wheel loader with a non-f
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Question: During your daily inspection of a wheel loader, you notice that the backup alarm is not functioning when the transmission is placed into reverse. What is your immediate and mandatory course of action?
Answer options: ✅ Do not operate the machine until the backup alarm is repaired or replaced.
- Proceed with operations, but ensure a designated spotter is always present when reversing.
- Temporarily use the horn repeatedly when reversing until a repair can be scheduled.
- Continue operating, but be extra cautious when backing up in congested areas.
Correct answer: Do not operate the machine until the backup alarm is repaired or replaced.
Explanation: A functioning backup alarm is a critical safety device designed to alert personnel to the presence of a reversing machine. Operating a wheel loader with a non-functional backup alarm is a serious safety violation and could lead to severe accidents. OHS regulations (e.g., Section 96(2) of O. Reg. 213/91) mandate functional warning devices.
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