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SAFETY BASICS:
SEAT BELTS


DESCRIPTION
Volume 2 in Caterpillar's Safety Basics video series, this 2007 video focuses on one of the most basic-yet most important-safety tools available to operators: the seat belt.

This video is part of the compilation: "Safety Basics Video Series Volumes 1-5." To purchase a copy of this compilation, please contact your local Caterpillar Dealer and ask for media No. TEVD6434 or visit the shopping section of the site.
TOOLBOX TALKS

Seat belts, when used properly, hold the operator in the seat and helps contain them inside the rollover protection structure (ROPS) in the event of a collision or tip-over. The seat assembly, which includes the seat belt and mounting hardware, should be inspected regularly. Inspection is recommended during the pre-shift walk around and as instructed in the manufacturer's operation & maintenance manual. Include the following items when inspecting the seat belt:

  • Inspect the seat belt mounting hardware for wear or damage
  • Inspect mounting bolts
  • Download Full PDF for more points of inspection