Obstructed Visibility – A constant hazard

Potential sources of reduced visibility:

• Thick dust, smoke, fog
• The load
• Trees
• Tall grass
• Heavy traffic
• Structures, buildings, etc.
• Wood, gravel, sand, material/snow piles
• Exiting/entering narrow passageways

When visibility is obstructed:

• Drive slowly
• Use your horn – as required to warn.
• When load obstructs visibility
  – adjust load height to its lowest point.
• When loads extend a significant
  distance to either side of the equip
  – watch for any obstructions.
• Use a signal person as required.