The following safety rules apply to all Branches of Gauer Rental

SAFETY RULES/WARNINGS

At Gauer Rental Safety Is A Very Important Part Of Our Business

1. Gauer Rental equipment is to be operated by only properly trained, experienced, competent, prudent, qualified operators.
2. Always wear the correct and approved Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
3. Never operate equipment for jobs they were not designed nor intended to do.
4. Always have available on the job a fire extinguisher & first aid kit.
5. Operate powered equipment in well ventilated areas only. Many construction machines produce carbon monoxide gas. This gas is odorless & poisonous. Carbon Monoxide produced during use can kill!
6. Never run a machine out of fuel. Never fuel a hot or running machine.
7. Follow all precautions associated with flammable gasoline and combustible diesel and kerosene fuels. No smoking or open flames around fuels. Use approved containers to transport fuels. Use extreme caution in the fueling of equipment.
8. Never let a machine run unattended. Always monitor a machine's operation.
9. Electrical precautions:
a. Use grounding 3-prong outlets.
b. Ground generators and welders when using as required by code.
c. Use only GFCI equipped plugs or cords with grounding outlets.
d. Follow National Electrical Code rules. Comply with safety standards.
e. Never use electrical equipment while you are damp or in water.
f. Do not use electrical equipment or internal combustion engines near flammable liquids, vapors or mists.
g. Never use any electrical device that appears damaged!
10. NEVER use compressed air from our air compressors for breathing air.
11. Comply with all OSHA regulations, OSHA fall protection, OSHA lock-out tag-out regulations, OSHA trench regulations, OSHA confined space regulations along with all E.P.A. regulations if using our rental equipment.
12. Roll Over Protective Systems (Roll over concerns)
a. Wear seat-belt if a machine is equipped with Roll Over Protective System (ROPS).
b. Our tractors & loaders are designed for flat level surfaces. They are not equipped nor designed for slope & hill work.
c. Do not use our rental equipment on steep inclines or steep hills.
13. Never force, jam, or overload any machine past its recommended capacity.
14. Max tow speed on our towed equipment is 50 mph unless otherwise noted. Always tow equipment only with adequate size vehicles and with proper lighting hooked up and operational.
15. Know the location of all underground utility lines (gas, electric, phone, water, cable, etc.) before digging.
16. Know the location of all overhead utility lines before driving or working beneath the lines.
17. CAUTION: The rental customer is fully responsible for Loss, Theft & Damages and for providing insurance protection for all rented equipment.
18. WARNING: Use extreme care when painting or sandblasting around rental equipment or around any machinery or equipment. Equipment can be damaged and costly paint jobs can be destroyed.