1. © Easy Guides AustraliaQLD Vet Edition Click to start New Queensland Licensing Pathway MAIN MENU Introduction SECTION 1 – Conduct routine checks SECTION 2 – Plan work SECTION 3 – Check controls and equipment SECTION 4 – Shift load SECTION 5 – Shut down equipment QUIT X CONTACT EASY GUIDES WWW EASY GUIDES ONLINE Use the menu below to jump to a particular section or use the arrow at the bottom of the screen to begin at the start. SECTION 6 – Secure site Links have been disabled. Use your Enter button or mouse click to move to next screen.

2. © Easy Guides AustraliaQLD Vet Edition MAIN MENU NEXTPREV Safely inspecting under a raised bucket When you are inspecting under a raised bucket you must find a safe way to stop the bucket or attachment from coming down. For example: Chocks, blocks or safety bars can be used to prevent the bucket from falling.

3. © Easy Guides AustraliaQLD Vet Edition MAIN MENU NEXTPREV Check that front tyres have pressure RIGHT WRONG It is important the front tyres on your front-end loader are of equal pressure to keep both the front-end loader and the load stable. EQUAL FRONT TYRE PRESSURE UNEQUAL FRONT TYRE PRESSURE The front-end loader and load are stable. The front-end loader and load are not stable.

4. © Easy Guides AustraliaQLD Vet Edition MAIN MENU NEXTPREV Shore excavations must be over 1.5m deep You must shore excavations that are over 1.5m deep.

5. © Easy Guides AustraliaQLD Vet Edition MAIN MENU NEXTPREV Safely mounting & dismounting To safely mount or dismount your front-end loader you should: 1. Face the machine. 2. Use the grab rail or hand rail and steps. 3. Mount (get on) or dismount (get off) using 3 points of contact.