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When operating a wheel loader near an excavation, what is the most significant hazard to be aware of?
The weight and vibrations from a wheel loader can destabilize the edges of an excavation, leading to a collapse. Provincial OHS regulations specify safe setback
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Question: When operating a wheel loader near an excavation, what is the most significant hazard to be aware of?
Answer options:
- Increased dust generation from disturbed soil. ✅ The potential for the excavation wall to collapse due to equipment weight and vibration.
- Difficulty in maintaining a level operating surface.
- Reduced visibility into the excavation from the operator's cab.
Correct answer: The potential for the excavation wall to collapse due to equipment weight and vibration.
Explanation: The weight and vibrations from a wheel loader can destabilize the edges of an excavation, leading to a collapse. Provincial OHS regulations specify safe setback distances from excavation edges.
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