Front - End Loader Safety (1981)

Describes some of the fatalities and injuries that can occur in the use and misuse of the front-end loader, particularly if the operator is inattentive, careless, disobeys safety rules and takes unnecessary chances. Analyzes the accidents, explains the causes and preventive measures, and the proper and safe operating procedures for various work assignments are presented.
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[@ThePiquedPigeon]

POV: you are binge watching old workplace safety videos, and started with "Shake hands with danger"

[@NiwatiX]

LOL this guy knows

[@El_Bandido420]

I haven't listened to Shake Hands with Danger in half a year and here I am

[@thefreedomguyuk]

I still remember SHWD from the 80's. They've saved more than once.

[@donutves]

Ya you read my mind a year later

[@d6893]

you have guessed correctly

[@nickburchfield329]

People need to open their ears and listen for a guitar riff and no accidents would happen

[@NortelGeek]

Haha omg my sides are in orbit... 😆

[@DanknDerpyGamer]

I guess they really, REALLY wanna shake hands with danger!

[@lordneo9910]

Shake hands with danger

[@jeron9272]

I need the riff to play whenever I’m about to do something stupid.

[@eldepavas]

Shake Hands with Danger: Endgame.

[@sirrivet9557]

There’s another one, the color of danger from 1970, it was made about forklifts

[@dustinglenn829]

@@sirrivet9557 I watched that this morning while getting ready for my first shift as a dedicated forklift operator

[@neptune_wolf-1514]

Lmao

[@NortelGeek]

Starring *Two-Finger Joe* ...

[@lordneo9910]

@@NortelGeek *guitar riff*

[@philswift8311]

When I worked at a open mine a lot of us would carry pistols loaded with blanks and would fire them in the air in case of emergency to notify everyone

[@Motoman714.]

Smart

[@grantman4620]

That’s actually a really good idea.

[@cabradabra]

okay google what is a flare gun

[@KH-to9sc]

@@cabradabra mines and flares do not mix

[@MeaHeaR]

Only inn 'Murikka ¡¡¡¡

[@christophercain7343]

Compared to them I’m lucky to be just Three Finger Joe

[@Motoman714.]

😂

[@ThePiquedPigeon]

DU-DUN DUN-DU-DUN DUNNNNNNNN!!!!!

[@angeltorkkola3158]

Grinding wheels and metal that's what made me three finger joe

[@mega_bird700]

"hey just raise the bucket, you'll figure it out" *Guitar riff*

[@menslady125eif2590]

Shake Hands with Danger 2: Mining Mishaps

[@backroadsliving7740]

sponsored by catipiler 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Allurade]

Hey now, the guy using the loader as a lift was perfectly safe, he had a safety line!

[@kristenschepp1355]

I agree

[@TronicRepair]

Right

[@ayeeeeewrc]

In a way, yes

[@thetransportationguy7930]

But if the loader arm went up he would’ve hit his head on the building and either knock himself out or die.

[@ianthompson2802]

Safely unsafe

[@DrewMarold]

I have no idea why I'm binge-watching old safety videos, but here we are. Next up, "Getting off on the right foot". See you fellow junkies in the trainyard.

[@legoman8960]

lol same

[@justforever96]

they are fascinating. I mostly just wanted to see the old equipment and work sites, i think.

[@johntack1049]

Know the color of danger. Never shake hands with danger. Never be Diver 1.

[@wehex6947]

whats the never be diver 1 ? i cant find it anywhere

[@johntack1049]

@@wehex6947 kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3bXk3mjlKide5I

[@COIcultist]

@@johntack1049 Ouch!

[@whysosyria1]

Diver 1, i see someone saw the delta P video

[@CaptOrbit]

Delta P strikes again.

[@mrllamaton1873]

"He shook hands with danger" -Caterpillar

[@creak92]

Love the Detroit Diesels in many of these old machines, great video!

[@xstream7634]

should have put the bucket down ..

[@NotOnDrugs]

Detroit is and always have been pieces of shit. They even sound like shit. Cat rules the diesel market for a reason

[@buckberthod5007]

That scene with the old Terex 10 wheeler in the beginning with that 671 screaming was beautiful.

[@playstation1homeentertainm981]

If the allies just heard for the guitar riff, their would be no WW2

[@lateefcarrere1649]

Those two thumbs down were from two of the guys hurt in the video. On the other hand, who else thought that some screams were needed in the soundtrack - you know, to help get the point across? Yeah, I've got a dark sense of humor.

[@thetransportationguy7930]

Worker: “Lets hurry this up and get to lunch.” *guitar riff*

[@MrKurdt1234]

Ah yes, the days before OSHA...when a man could drink on the job and operate a 30-Ton machine. God I miss the 70’s...

[@ianthompson2802]

My local operator engineer union allowed operators 2 beers on lunch until 2018 and the mechanic shop I used to work at once you hit ot for the day the beers were broken out also at that shop we contracted with a local hoa to maintain the levi after hours. So 5 guys in 30 year old crawler loaders and a d5 dozer would work on the levi absolutely piss drunk. Best summer job ever oh that summer job was in 2022

[@LandersWorkshop]

Used to be until the late 90s you could drink beers on your lunchbreak at my dad's power-station related job.

[@thetransportationguy7930]

Who else got “Shake Hands With Danger” and have been watching lots of these safety videos ever since.

[@justforever96]

The forklift training I got was basically like this. Showed me the controls and observed me for a few minutes, handed me my cert. Luckily I have a fair amount of common sense and already knew about center of gravity, etc, because it was never mentioned once. nor was inspection.

[@Mario-cv5el]

Never end up like 3 fingers Joe

[@davidthurmond2466]

Never get under the bucket without having it locked u would be amazed how quit a bucket can fall if a hydraulic line bust there was a guy my dad told about a backhoe bucket falling and he just laughed day or two later he was under it working and didn't have it locked and the hydraulic line broke and the bucket drove him in the ground and killed him

[@GFRzeszutek]

NEVER EVER bail out if about to tip!!!!!! It's a good way to die.

[@DKrueger1994]

best to buckle down and hold on to your ass

[@moaigaming8418]

@@DKrueger1994 YEEEEEEEP

[@Knallteute]

I learned that this is only true if the machine has a roll cage.

[@coffeecat4506]

If the machine has a roll cage that can crush you, than you stay where you are and hold on for dead life...

[@rapman5363]

@@coffeecat4506 even without the Roll age, you don’t think the machine won’t crush you?

[@ninegeorge]

3:51 at least he was tied off. Before safety harness there were safety belts, if the fall didn't get you, the sudden jerk deceleration caused the body to jack knife resulting in injury

[@mariebcfhs9491]

when you give your buddy a ride on the bucket and suddenly feel a weird speed bump

[@dankerine]

Where you at 2 AM gang?

[@globerunner5660]

Dr. Dank gettin smoked like dis blunt

[@idiotpringles6924]

Na bro I'm here for the 3 am gang

[@vrummer1]

321 am here lol

[@hedhigh520]

Dr. Dank whatuuup

[@dehartenatorplays9844]

Read this comment looked at the time and watched it change from 1:59 to 2:00.

[@Dcook85]

I have never, and likely will never operate a single piece of heavy equipment. But I sure learned a lot.

[@farwest571]

Looks like our grandfathers had to deal with knuckleheads on the job sites as well🙄

[@rickyb6086]

If it starts to TIP, stay firm and GRIP!

[@iraagans3144]

The saying was if Detroit desiel made bricks they'd be green and leak oil.

[@eatshitful]

Maybe i just always had good teachers or just had common sense but i have run a lot of equipment in my life never been threw a training class ever. Many of my teachers simply said here is the start button or key. One simply told me the machine had no brakes smash the gas till you get to the end of the road I was only 8 years old at that time. I didn't smash the gas the hole time tho and learned quickly down shifting and turning slowed the machine. Went 11 miles with it. Maybe common sense is needed. Even old operators wreck or make mistakes. Common sense probably plays in more then anything! Stay safe out there guys! Always check the brakes work or don't work before you get going. Have your backup plan for a failure of the brakes ahead of time to.

[@gorillaump5869]

Or a spelling class...it through not "threw".

[@eatshitful]

@@gorillaump5869 Yes because spelling perfectly really helps operating a machine......

[@justforever96]

@@eatshitful And my most standards that is spelled pretty well. "Through" is a relatively tough one, which is why many people just use 'thru" now. I would call your typing above average grammar.

[@eatshitful]

@@justforever96 Most everyone use to give me crap for spelling and grammar. I find it funny here lately i find so many know it all's now spelling so bad there is no way to guess what they are saying lol But thanks. No one ever said that before.

[@gorillaump5869]

There is no way this is 1981, more like 1971.

[@johanrowe4364]

I'd say safety films made in the early eighties weren't exactly up with the times... looks like 70's lag

[@frankrulli7449]

I agree! Is this line of work limited to men, or can women also do this????

[@nickbryant2318]

@@frankrulli7449 I've seen plenty of women operating machines

[@Mario-cv5el]

@@nickbryant2318 women dont belong on construction equipment

[@justforever96]

No, 1981 was more like 1970s in feel and appearance. I think 1971 would look more like the 1960s. Surely there are some trucks or cars that can date it? Remember, 1981 would be the release date, so it would be filmed in the late 70s, and much of the equipment would be a few years old, especially the stuff they are crashing and wrecking.

[@austinfleck8664]

KZbin: Hey you Me: ? KZbin: wanna watch a 1980's safety video? Me: ......no Also me: *clicks video*

[@ronniefaisstfan687]

the scariest danger ive probably ever shaken hands with off the top of my head was work on a platform raised by a forklift that had no working brakes and i almost got my head pancaked between the railing of the platform and the sign i was helping put up. good thing the driver knew how to save me :P

[@rosux5540]

6 dislikes r from the people that think they can do anything

[@localcrew]

Michigan loaders, Euclid haul trucks, Hough loaders - I thought I was hallucinating again.

[@professorpenne9962]

getting this recommended after watching shake hands with danger ytps. now I gotta see if this psa has been spoofed too.

[@DanknDerpyGamer]

0:53 - 1:00 ... that background music wouldn't happen to have been composed by Ib Glindemann would it? That sounds very similar to a bit he did in his tune "Construction Site," which fun fact ended up later on being used -as the top of the hour sounders for 1010 WINS in New York - at least until the 90, when updated sounders still derived from Construction Site were used.

[@starship748]

I would love to have you as the main guest for a dinner party.

[@kevinrichards3288]

I like that white Chevy stepside pickup, not many of those generation ones on the roads anymore although they became obsolete 54 years ago.

[@PeaceIntheValley]

Good tips for the starting out homesteader

[@thomasking4031]

I will never look at a front end loader the same way again.

[@houstonwest7866]

Shake hands with danger >

[@theisgood0]

I had a backhoe driver once back right up into someone’s car with the bucket. He did not even get fired and he was aloud to continue to drive the backhoe and this was in 2019. The car was almost completely destroyed. Amazing how people like this still find employment. There is always some idiot trying to get the work done faster always.

[@sr-7124]

I love safety videos like these. They really put the “Oh shit that’s why” factor in the rules.

[@southerndandy4910]

Shake Hands With Danger 3: The Color Of Danger

[@wraith0127]

Is it safe to be watching this WHILE operating a loader? The video didn't say so it must be ok right?

[@iphone7shoots]

04:03 :- The operator is like “ not another one” 😂😂😂

[@aquiferjunkie4413]

Gotta love the acting from back then.

[@throttleblipsntwistedgrips1992]

1:02 that 2 stroke detriot sound 😍

[@CrazyBear65]

I used to operate a Volvo L50 at one place I worked. It was easier than driving the Chevy pickup I had at the time, lol.

[@timfagan816]

I had the L150E that was a walk in the park, to drive! Now I have a Hyundai 770-9 and thats even easier!

[@lucasmclellan8388]

Cat 950h and a 972m here at a biomass powerplant it’s not hard for sure but I’ve seen plenty of people including myself fuck it up sometimes but it’s a lot less sketchy then my 91 f250 with a bad steering box

[@SuperAgentman007]

I think the moral of this video is don’t let Cowboys operate heavy equipment then!🤣

[@muttcasterline7233]

Sometimes you just have to do what ever it takes to get the job done at the moment. That's just how it goes.

[@myboyfriend95]

Impatient people cause accidents

[@markashton8016]

New machine operated hitting the side of the dump truck is actually good practice at a certain workplace I'll not mention. I remember it was good if you could get the load In the trucks skip

[@tommyw.9424]

Does anyone know what the deal is with the very small buckets on some of these loaders is, like the Cat being used as a lift? Or why the Cats are painted Terex green?

[@willemkauffeld7679]

the green is just video quality, small buckets on big machines sometimes has to do with the type of load : Heavy load means smaller bucket

[@justforever96]

If the equipment is tasked with hauling heavy, high density stuff like stone, they will fit a smaller capacity bjucket to make sure operators aren't overloading it. The big buckets are just to make sure you can lift a large amount of low-density material.

[@wierdchamp0]

The guy next to the high wall was just fidling with the bucket

[@frankrulli7449]

Ain't no way this is from 1981! It looks more like early 70's

[@JontyMaster]

1:53 I can see him breathing!

[@spectatorjim1993]

Those guys must have all gone deaf running those loud ass Detroits with no ear protection.

[@khanbilal9796]

Nice this is a old video and Good

[@leepinlepin]

2:28 what da hell is that brand of front end loader?

[@y.a.dproductions6819]

Michigan

[@y.a.dproductions6819]

Or a clark

[@alexandergrube6437]

were all the loaders painted green or is it just the video quality?

[@evmanbutts]

Video quality. All yellow machines.

[@J-1410]

I was going to say all Terex equipment is interesting, until I saw IH on the side

[@ColbraBull]

2 stroke screaming diesels

[@mattmaloney9426]

Where's 3 finger Joe?

[@brandoncaldwell95]

Yep, have done all of these. Noone has died or been hurt though taking my time. Have knocked someone in the head though. Wasnt moving and they turned around to encounter the bucket in their face from not paying attention.

[@jimcrowley1856]

Yes. Exactly.

[@JambalayaJimmy]

This is definitely a lot older than 1981. 1961 maybe.

[@obizzil]

Any MSHA guy watching this is loosing his mind right now

[@nikerailfanningttm9046]

2:29, in all my life, I have never seen a model like this before, with its cab on the drivers side of the frame, not centered.....what dumbass designed that thing?!?!?!?!?!?!? that cab placement itself is dangerous, if it where to roll over on the drivers side, that driver would be dead!! even though it has ROPS, it would've been severely damaged by a rollover on the drivers side.

[@williamcrowe2576]

Some foremen have an attitude towards safety known as "Let 'em learn the hard way!"

[@muttcasterline7233]

This was a tad dramatic hahahaha entertaining

[@hihaveaniceday9386]

You would be surprised what goes on in the field

[@helipilotuh1]

I never knew IH built equipment that heavy. Shame what happened to that company.

[@gryffinhoffman6674]

I started driving loaders and other equipment at 10 and I'm now 13 and still drive them.

[@orkell8195]

I started at 9 and now I am 14. I have even driven a car down the road multiple times

[@dasboot5387]

Oooooh isn’t that cute

[@orkell8195]

@@dasboot5387 how are we supposed to understand this comment. In a literal way or sarcastic way?

[@dasboot5387]

Total sarcasm...now brush your teeth and go to bed

[@orkell8195]

@@dasboot5387 why the sarcasm

[@171apples171]

When i was maintenance at a metal yard, i was buzzing around the yard in a junk Chevy Venture minivan. An old timer running the CAT 980K thought it'd be funny to snag the rear of my van as he passed me. I moved over further and further but that machine just kept steering closer (hes headed opposite direction, straight for me). I aint no weenie and if he was gonna hit me, i wanted him to maybe get a jolt from it too (machine tht size... yeah right lol) the bucket snagged my rear wheel and just tore the whole rear end outta my van hahahaha scared me half to death. But when i realized he wasnt actually trying to kill me and just playing one hell of a joke, we laughed and he pushed me back to the shop lol

[@justforever96]

Ah, listen to them Detroits roaring. Lovely, lovely.

[@y.a.dproductions6819]

No brakes and a runaway Detroit

[@donovansavage2445]

It says 1981 but all the cars are from the 50s/60s

[@joshmanis9860]

cant wait for skid steer safety

[@Vini240]

Algo que aprendi é que essas máquinas nao tem freio kkkkk

[@Carla-tz7qw]

3:40 Jack Nickelson

[@louisnel894]

That! Lack of common sence! so true!

[@seanwatts8342]

1981? Looks like 1961.

[@juniorthird7952]

NFL Films presents front end loader safety.

[@MeaHeaR]

Sounds liké a Series 1A-1998 Class YM-3 Model B-9 General Utility Non Theorizing Environmental Control Robotic Bion from "Lost in Spacé" Robot Speaking ¡¡¡¡

[@wyattdooley9711]

the fellas in the bucket lift part were both killed by shaking hands with danger Is wht I was told lol

[@chavellahudgins1271]

Shake hands with danger all mining mishaps

[@survivingchicago5797]

Everyone who died in this video was listed as Covid

[@marks6663]

date is wrong. Early '70s.

[@maestrovso]

15 ways to die with a front end loader.

[@harleydavid8546]

who would dislike this lol

[@corghhh]

LOL Open cab no thank you. LOL

[@justingensler3496]

That was the fist thing I was thinking.

[@corghhh]

@jason9022 LOL REAL DUMB MEN

[@CycolacFan]

I have to be honest, I never knew the front end loaders were out to get us this badly, what did we ever do to them? One advantage of it though is if you do kill someone like these guys have it’s quick and easy to dig a deep grave and pretend like it never happened…

[@hawkkeller266]

For real tho

[@tonywillans7556]

7.57 well this is just silly.

[@pikapika7936]

Ah yes good old common sense, how humanity is still lacking in that department.

[@Aliceintraining]

Humanity has always been lacking in that department, we just have more ways now to record how stupid we are.

[@StopTeoriomSpiskowym]

Please tell this guy with white chevrolet pickup that he die in another and second episode

[@stephenneville7841]

Nobody these days would run any of those machines, no ac or heat or radio🤣🤣

[@gusm5128]

Funky loaders

[@Montblanc1986]

the fill factor of these operators is awful.

[@tonywillans7556]

This is so fucking dangerous. 5.25 stop laying on quarry roads.

[@tahustvedt]

4:39 - Just don't tow a tractor while it's in gear.

[@thelockharts8226]

Ffsrfv Full time for everyone

[@JMazzaTaz]

This is nonsense. I’ve trimmed many a tree branch from the front bucket of a backhoe, lol