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What is the primary risk when a wheel loader operates too close to the edge of an unsupported excavation?

Operating too close to the edge of an excavation, especially an unsupported one, risks the collapse of the bank, which can cause the loader to fall into the tre

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Question: What is the primary risk when a wheel loader operates too close to the edge of an unsupported excavation?

Answer options:

  • Dust accumulation reducing visibility.
  • Damage to the loader's tires from loose rock. ✅ The ground beneath the loader collapsing, leading to a fall into the excavation.
  • Increased fuel consumption due to uneven ground.

Correct answer: The ground beneath the loader collapsing, leading to a fall into the excavation.

Explanation: Operating too close to the edge of an excavation, especially an unsupported one, risks the collapse of the bank, which can cause the loader to fall into the trench, resulting in severe injury or death.

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